Ingredients

• A country or woodland walk
• A carrier bag
• A notepad and pen 

Description

Before you go out on a walk sit down and create a scavenger list. Think about the sorts of things you might come across and that your grandchild might like to collect. For instance you might have on your list things like  a white feather, a piece of bark, a red leaf, a piece of moss, a yellow flower etc. When the grandchild finds the item then collect it and put it in a bag to take home with you. Depending on the age of the grandchild they can also tick or cross off each item on the list as it is collected. 

Age

• 3yrs + 

Duration

• 30 minutes depending on where you are walking
• Can be adjusted to suit the child or form part of a longer walk. 

Cost

• Potentially free!
• It may cost if you need to drive or catch a bus to where you want to walk, and also if you need to pay an entrance fee to a country park. 

Educational Value

• Hand eye coordination
• Introduces grandchild to different textures, shapes. 

Granny Rating

• 4/5