"I spy a dew drop." Photo courtesy of Rostislav Kralik. |
Remember that they naturally have shorter attention spans than adults.
Fortunately, there are lots of tried and true activities you can do on the trail that’ll keep kids from getting bored. Among them is I Spy.
Name things you see on the trail and have kids point them out to you. List objects that aren’t obvious, such as spider webs, dew drops, a crawling bug, or tossing pebbles.
Materials: None needed
Ages: 3 and up
Learn about more than a hundred other hiking diversions for kids in Hikes with Tykes: Games and Activities.