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Soft Things Scavenger Hunt

Find and mark!

Tick when done

  • Colorful cartoon pillow Pillow
  • Colorful cartoon teddy bear Stuffed animal
  • Colorful cartoon beach towel Towel
  • Colorful cartoon sock Sock
  • Colorful cartoon blanket Blanket
  • Colorful cartoon heart cushion Cushion
  • Colorful cartoon bath sponge Sponge
  • Colorful cartoon slipper Slipper
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Notes for adults

Age 2 · 8 min · Easy

Look around the home for eight soft things and mark the pictures you find. A gentle observation and conversation game to play with an adult.

Learning objectives

  • Find objects that match the pictures with help.
  • Explore the texture of one or more objects through touch.
  • Point to, name, or mark a picture of an object found.

What you need

  • Printed scavenger hunt page
  • Thick crayon
  • Available objects from the list, including a clean, dry sponge

Safety notes

An adult should stay with the child throughout the activity. Keep objects within reach so there is no need to climb on furniture, and keep the path clear. Use clean, large objects with no loose small parts, and do not allow your child to put them in their mouth.

How to do it

  1. Before you begin, place the objects in low, safe spots.
  2. Show the page and say, “Let's look for soft things!”
  3. Point to a picture and look for the object together.
  4. Touch the object and show your child how to mark the box under its picture.
  5. Invite your child to find and mark other pictures, helping as needed.
  6. Finish by looking at the marks and remembering the objects you found together.

Teaching suggestions

  • Show three or four pictures at a time, and take a break if your child loses interest.
  • Name each object and describe how it feels: “The towel is soft.”
  • Accept pointing or gestures; your child does not need to name or mark the pictures independently.
  • If an object is not available, leave its box empty and look for the others.

Variations

  • Easier: Place two objects near your child and ask them to find one on the page.
  • Harder: Invite your child to find an object by looking at its picture before you say its name.
  • Extend the play: Look for another soft thing and talk about where it is used.

Talk about it

  • How does this feel?
  • Where did you find the sock?
  • What do you like to do with the blanket?
  • What else can we find that feels soft?

What to look for

  • Notice whether your child matches at least one object to its picture with help.
  • See whether your child touches an object or shows interest in touching it.
  • Notice whether your child points to, names, or helps mark a picture of an object found.