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Learning · The activity desk
Travel window scavenger hunt
Look for a few familiar sights during a journey.
Let's play →
A little plan for play
Open interactive activity →Add to play journal →What you need
Optional paper checklist and large child-appropriate crayon for use while safely stopped
Age: 3–5 years; choose for the individual child.
Stay with the child throughout. Check the space and supplies, including anything within reach of younger siblings. Skip any activity that is unsuitable. Stop if a child puts non-food material in their mouth or becomes distressed. Use intact books, full sheets of paper, a large child-appropriate crayon and a clean, dry towel. Follow product labels; remove torn paper and keep broken crayons and caps away from children. Adult handles and stores supplies.
Set up: Before leaving, make a list or use the printable: a tree, cloud, bird, bridge, truck and sign. Make sure everyone is properly buckled in the appropriate seat.
Adult's role: A passenger can read the list and help remember finds. The driver focuses on driving and need not join the game.
Let's make it happen
- Choose one sight from the list and look for it through the window from your seat.
- When you find it, say what you saw. Pick another item; it is fine if some are not visible on your route.
- At a safe stop, mark any finds on the paper if you wish. Make a new list for another trip.
Make it simpler: Choose just one item to look for, or play while safely stopped.
Clean up: Put any paper and crayon away before the vehicle moves.
Stay properly buckled throughout the journey. Keep hands inside the vehicle and do not distract the driver. Use writing supplies only while safely stopped.