Minibeast Scavenger Hunt – 24 Picture Cards & Checklist

Explore the world of minibeasts with this printable scavenger hunt for young children.

Children search for hidden minibeast picture cards, identify each creature and tick it off on their matching checklist. The activity introduces familiar small creatures, including insects and other invertebrates, while encouraging observation, vocabulary development and picture recognition.

Print the pages, cut out the cards and hide them around a suitable indoor or outdoor learning area.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 1 cover page
• 1 how to use page
• 1 terms of use page
• 1 minibeast scavenger hunt checklist
• 6 cut-out card pages
• 24 minibeast picture cards
• 1 completion certificate

MINIBEASTS INCLUDED:
Butterfly, Bee, Ladybird, Ant, Caterpillar, Spider, Snail, Worm, Slug, Dragonfly, Grasshopper, Cricket, Beetle, Fly, Moth, Wasp, Woodlouse, Centipede, Millipede, Praying Mantis, Earwig, Firefly, Stick Insect and Cocoon.

Learning Skills

• Minibeast identification

• Early science vocabulary

• Observation and visual discrimination

• Picture recognition

• Attention and concentration

• Matching and identification

Suitable For

Preschool, kindergarten, early primary, homeschool, classroom learning centres, minibeast topic units and outdoor learning activities.

TOTAL PAGES:
• 11 printable pages
• A4 PDF format
• Instant digital download

HOW TO USE:
1. Print the activity pages.
2. Cut out the minibeast picture cards.
3. Hide the cards around the room, classroom, garden or learning area.
4. Give your child the checklist.
5. As each card is found, children can tick it off.
6. Use the certificate as a fun reward when the hunt is complete.


PLEASE NOTE:
Colours may vary slightly depending on your printer, screen settings, paper and ink quality. For best results, print on A4 paper or card.


Materials Needed
Printer
Paper or Cardstock
Scissors or Paper Cutter
Laminator (Optional)


TERMS OF USE:
This resource is for personal, homeschool, classroom, and single educator use only. You may not resell, redistribute, share, upload, or claim this resource as your own.
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