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Keep your little ghosts and ghouls occupied at Halloween by organizing a scavenger hunt. This allows overactive children to burn off a little energy and keep busy while they wait for trick-or-treating time. Encourage children to wear their costumes while they play, as long as they can safely move and see out of the costume.
Go Silly
No matter how big and brave children may pretend to be, plenty of them still find Halloween scary. Set everyone at ease by creating a purely fun scavenger hunt. Print clues on bright orange paper covered with pictures of candy or pumpkins rather than skeletons or bats. Create a silly character, then write each clue from the character's perspective. For instance, in the first clue Stevie the Forgetful Scarecrow might ask the children to help him find his hidden treasure.
Get Everyone Involved
Team up with neighbors to throw a scavenger hunt for all the neighborhood children. Ask other parents where they are willing to hide a clue, whether it's in the yard or inside their home. Write out all the clues yourself then deliver each one to the appropriate house. Arrange the clues so children have to run all over the neighborhood and get plenty of exercise. Assign a few parents to accompany the group if they'll be crossing the street.
Add Activities
You may spend hours setting up your scavenger hunt, only to have children run through it in five minutes. Stretch out the experience by requiring children to complete a challenge at each station. For instance, children must complete a Halloween word search or assemble the pieces of a scarecrow puzzle before getting the next clue. Make these team activities if possible since younger children may not be able to accomplish certain tasks alone.
Prizes
The last thing children need more of at Halloween is candy. Rather than using sugary treats as the prize at the end of the hunt, write a final clue that leads back to your kitchen. Set up a pizza lunch or a healthy snack there while children are following the clues. Use Halloween plates and cups to make the meal look special. You might also have a final activity set up at the end, such as pumpkin carving or a Halloween craft.
Go Silly
No matter how big and brave children may pretend to be, plenty of them still find Halloween scary. Set everyone at ease by creating a purely fun scavenger hunt. Print clues on bright orange paper covered with pictures of candy or pumpkins rather than skeletons or bats. Create a silly character, then write each clue from the character's perspective. For instance, in the first clue Stevie the Forgetful Scarecrow might ask the children to help him find his hidden treasure.
Get Everyone Involved
Team up with neighbors to throw a scavenger hunt for all the neighborhood children. Ask other parents where they are willing to hide a clue, whether it's in the yard or inside their home. Write out all the clues yourself then deliver each one to the appropriate house. Arrange the clues so children have to run all over the neighborhood and get plenty of exercise. Assign a few parents to accompany the group if they'll be crossing the street.
Add Activities
You may spend hours setting up your scavenger hunt, only to have children run through it in five minutes. Stretch out the experience by requiring children to complete a challenge at each station. For instance, children must complete a Halloween word search or assemble the pieces of a scarecrow puzzle before getting the next clue. Make these team activities if possible since younger children may not be able to accomplish certain tasks alone.
Prizes
The last thing children need more of at Halloween is candy. Rather than using sugary treats as the prize at the end of the hunt, write a final clue that leads back to your kitchen. Set up a pizza lunch or a healthy snack there while children are following the clues. Use Halloween plates and cups to make the meal look special. You might also have a final activity set up at the end, such as pumpkin carving or a Halloween craft.
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