Backyard Wonders

A gentle, hand-painted nature scavenger hunt designed to help children and parents slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the world around them together.

This printable PDF isn’t about racing to find items or ticking boxes. Instead, it uses open-ended prompts to spark curiosity, conversation, imagination, and meaningful connection between parent and child.

There’s no “right” way to complete this scavenger hunt. If you don’t find exactly what’s pictured, that’s part of the magic. A butterfly might become a shadow, a breeze, or a story.

Designed to be used in your backyard, at the park, on a nature walk, or during quiet outdoor moments, Outdoor Wonders supports children to:

• Build a connection with the earth

• Develop observation and language skills

• Practice curiosity and imagination

• Feel grounded through unhurried outdoor time

You can use this scavenger hunt once, or return to it again and again — noticing something new each time

What’s included

• 1 beautifully illustrated, hand-painted scavenger hunt PDF

• Open-ended nature prompts (no right or wrong answers)

• A reflective question to encourage conversation or drawing