Math Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Have you ever been on a math scavenger hunt? San Diego Family Magazine created a free, printable math scavenger hunt to help families with kids ages 4–10 take note of patterns, numbers, shapes and more. Look around the house, backyard, library or through the neighborhood. See how many activities you can complete together. The kids will have so much fun, they'll be surprised to learn they're practicing math, too!

Click on image below to download the free, printable Math Scavenger Hunt pdf.

Find more ways to support kids with math in our article “25 Activities that Help Kids with Math” at www.sandiegofamily.com/resources/education-directory/how-to-support-your-child-in-math.

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