Take Math Outside: A Fun End-of-Year Scavenger Hunt!

As the school year winds down and summer break inches closer, students get wiggly, and teachers look for creative ways to keep students engaged and learning meaningful. One fun solution? Take math outside with a Math Scavenger Hunt!

A Math Scavenger Hunt blends movement, fresh air, and math review into one joyful, low-prep experience. Whether you teach kindergarten or fifth grade, a scavenger hunt gives students a chance to apply their math skills in real-world, hands-on ways - like finding shapes in nature, measuring playground objects, or estimating distances.

You can tailor your hunt to fit your grade level and learning goals. Younger students might search for shapes or patterns and count steps, while older students might sketch angles in chalk or hunt for symmetry in nature. It’s a fun way to sneak in learning while celebrating the end of the year.

So click the image below to download two Math Scavenger Hunts and grab some sidewalk chalk, tape measures and clipboards - because math is even better when it’s outside!