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AFC SCAVENGER HUNT 2024
THIS IS FOR FAMILIES TO DO WITH THEIR CHILDREN! FUN WAY TO EXPLORE YOUR HOME & YARDS.
Build Problem-Solving Skills
Hands-on learning has numerous benefits, including increased memory of previously taught concepts. Scavenger hunts allow kids to practice problem-solving tangibly. It helps to reinforce and act out methods they have been physically taught by parents or teachers, leading to increased retention of the lessons.
Scavenger hunts create internal motivation, guiding children into taking more ownership of their learning. During a scavenger hunt, they get to lead and if their ideas or strategy doesn’t get them the results they were after, this forces them to reflect, reassess, and brainstorm ways to problem-solve how to find and/or apply a better strategy. These processes help children to become more reflective and self-directed learners.
Scavenger hunts can be done individually or in groups. When children participate in small group scavenger hunts they engage in collaboration with others. They will need to plan their strategy, communicate and share ideas, knowledge, and skills, problem-solve, and make decisions together.
The collaborative nature of a group scavenger hunt creates social interaction with others from different walks of life and helps to build an understanding of how others view the world and tackle problems. Being able to appreciate differences and practice perspective-taking are important future skills to learn from a young age.
In larger group scavenger hunts tasks often get divided up among individual or group members to accomplish the goal of getting the most items checked off the list in the quickest time possible. This is when children learn how to be team players and work collaboratively with others as part of a team.
Scavenger hunts can be great for creating fun team interactions, and opportunities for individuals to get to know each other better, learn from the strengths of others, and bond while building fun memories.
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