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Be Happy Summer Camp 2024 – Week One, Activity One – Mindfulness Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to the first week of the Be Happy Summer Camp! Our first activity is a Mindful Scavenger Hunt. Simply print, cut out and use our flashcards to mindfully explore and appreciate nature and your surroundings. Additionally, you'll we've included an educational flashcard to learn all about mindfulness. Don't forget - you'll find your badge on your download, cut out and stick to your Badge Sheet!

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Week One, Activity One of the Be Happy Summer Camp: Mindful Scavenger Hunt

Welcome to Week One of the Be Happy Summer Camp! Our first activity is the Mindful Scavenger Hunt, designed to help children connect with nature in a mindful and engaging way. This activity encourages children to explore their surroundings, interact with nature, and practice mindfulness through fun and educational prompts.

About This Resource

The Mindful Scavenger Hunt includes six printable flashcards, each featuring a unique prompt that encourages children to interact mindfully with nature. From observing a bug to smelling a flower, these prompts are designed to help children develop important mindfulness skills.

How to Use

Print and Cut: Print the flashcards and cut them out. You could use string or ribbon to tie them together if you wish!
Explore and Observe: Take the flashcards outside and follow the prompts to interact with nature.
Draw Your Findings: Each flashcard has space for children to draw or write what they find or feel, enhancing their observation skills and creativity.
Learn About Mindfulness: Use the educational flashcard included in the pack to learn about mindfulness and how it can help in everyday life.
Earn Your Badge: Don’t forget to cut out your badge and stick it on your Badge Sheet as a reward for completing the scavenger hunt!

Fun Ways to Incorporate These Flashcards

Nature Walks: Use the flashcards during nature walks to make the experience more engaging and educational.
Family Fun: Families can use the flashcards for weekend activities, encouraging everyone to explore and appreciate nature together.
Summer Camps: These flashcards are perfect for holiday camp activities, helping children stay connected with nature and practice mindfulness.

Benefits

Encourages Mindfulness: Helps children practice mindfulness by focusing on the present moment and their surroundings.
Promotes Observation Skills: Enhances children’s ability to observe and describe what they see in nature.
Boosts Creativity: Provides a creative outlet for children to draw and express what they find.
Fosters Connection with Nature: Encourages a deeper appreciation and connection with the natural world.
Educational: Teaches children about mindfulness and the importance of being present.

The Mindful Scavenger Hunt is a fun and educational activity designed to help children connect with nature and practice mindfulness. With six printable flashcards featuring prompts like observing a bug and smelling a flower, this resource encourages children to explore their surroundings, draw their findings, and learn about mindfulness. Perfect for nature walks, family fun days and holiday camps, this scavenger hunt helps children develop observation skills, unleash creativity and harness a deeper connection with the natural world. Download now and start your mindful adventure!