tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59285148049025564152024-02-07T05:00:39.771-08:00Wildflower Bouquets – Enjoy Simple PleasuresFind practical tips for having fun and enjoying simple pleasures with the family.Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-15555577525506189602022-04-17T05:52:00.002-07:002022-04-17T06:12:03.825-07:00Free Virtual Easter Egg Hunt #5 - This one is challenging!Last year I made some super simple virtual Easter egg hunts that I thought anyone would enjoy. This year, some of my daughters and I decided to make one that is challenging - very challenging. All of the eggs are visible, but you might have to really hunt to find them. Because this one is particularly challenging, I added a slide after each one circling where the egg is located.This virtual egg Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-16783201040702672162022-04-16T07:53:00.003-07:002022-04-17T04:34:03.876-07:00Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt by Color with Rhyming CluesSome Easter egg hunts can be brutal...but they don't have to be!This egg hunt is designed to challenge groups to work collaboratively to find all the eggs. It can also be modified to be played by only one person.It can be done outside or can easily be modified for an indoor hunt by selecting different rooms for each color. If you want to make an indoor hunt even more challenging, hide various Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-81296778452138593812021-04-04T18:04:00.003-07:002021-04-04T18:06:31.079-07:00Free Virtual Easter Egg Hunt #4 My kids have loved hunting Easter eggs for many years, even into their teens. It's a tradition that we all enjoy, whether we're hiding or hunting. I thought it would be fun this year to take pictures of various eggs that I hid and post the photos on my blog so that others can join in the fun!How this egg hunt works...Click on the first image below to enlarge the picture.Search for the Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-91431199660548864332021-04-04T11:37:00.000-07:002021-04-04T11:37:22.101-07:00Free Virtual Easter Egg Hunt #3Quarantined for Easter? Still want to have an egg hunt but don't have the energy? No problem! This virtual Easter egg hunt features twelve photos with an Easter egg hidden in each picture.How this egg hunt works..Click on the first image below.Click on the egg when you find it or navigate by clicking on the thumbnails at the bottom of the screen.This egg hunt is super simple, but some eggs may beKatrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-1576424823161046272021-04-04T09:22:00.001-07:002021-04-04T09:22:44.860-07:00Free Virtual Easter Egg Hunt #2 Here's another free virtual Easter egg hunt just in time for Easter on April 4, 2021. This one is especially for those who couldn't get enough of the outdoor egg hunts, who couldn't make it to an outdoor hunt, or didn't have an egg hunt available in your area.How to do the egg hunt:Click on the first photo below.Look for one egg in each picture and click on it or use the thumbnail to Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-797751836976916332021-04-04T08:37:00.001-07:002021-04-04T08:45:50.789-07:00Free Virtual Easter Egg Hunt #1Easter egg hunts can be loads of fun, so why not have one that is virtual? I hid Easter eggs for my kids to hunt and decided to take pictures of them so I could share the hunt with you!How this virtual Easter egg hunt works...Click on the first image below.Find one egg in each image and click on the image or thumbnail to advance to the next slide.Some eggs are easier to find than others; I've Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-53813911261246183302021-03-31T18:45:00.002-07:002021-04-01T21:14:06.433-07:00Easter Word Search - free and printableThis free, printable word search features ten words related to Easter. The words may be forward, backward, up, down, or diagonal in direction. I would suggest this one for older kids and adults. It's a great way to work one's mind while thinking about a holiday.Click on the image below to print - super easy and quick!Thanks for visiting my Wildflower Bouquets blog. If you like this resource, you Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-90397244081123788842016-06-29T16:56:00.001-07:002016-06-29T17:00:06.862-07:00Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #19 Under the Seas
Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #19 Under the Seas at Wildflower Bouquets
What is more fun than finding hidden treasure? This scavenger hunt focuses on plants and animals that live under the seas. This scavenger hunt works well with a water-themed or pirate-themed party. If you have multiple children playing, consider giving each child a small box (treasure chest) to color and decorate while you Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-45744356016589215512016-04-02T11:03:00.000-07:002016-04-24T20:16:19.099-07:00Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #18 Flowers
Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #18 Flowers
Spring has sprung with all its glorious beauty in my neck of the woods. I love to growing flowers and enjoy meandering through flower gardens of all types. This scavenger hunt features ten flowers. The clues often have quite a few hints for those who have studied the history of these beauties. This scavenger hunt could lend itself well to an outdoor hunt, Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-3293122271964069162016-01-23T10:51:00.001-08:002016-01-23T10:56:14.831-08:00Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #17: Weather
Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #17: Weather
This indoor scavenger hunt features rhyming riddles for ten different types of weather. I have included a list of answers and ideas for hiding the riddles as well as an added hidden message for finding with the clues. I hope your family enjoys this scavenger hunt as much as we have. At the moment we are snowed in and looking for fun indoor Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-85303626877237088772015-11-27T10:24:00.000-08:002015-11-27T10:24:58.472-08:00Free Break a Leg Printable Message
Break a Leg Message in Rebus Style
This set of printable messages encourage someone to break a leg. No, it would not be a good idea to send this one to someone before going skiing, but if you know someone who enjoys drama and the stage, this might be a great word of encouragement before a show or audition. I decided to tap into one's creative juices with this set by creating the break a leg Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-31976631704663772282015-11-12T21:42:00.006-08:002015-11-12T21:42:51.315-08:00Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #16 Tools
Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #16
This scavenger hunt is all about tools. Lots of people are interested to know what is in a toolbox. Some names of tools and supplies in this hunt are a little more challenging than others; however, I have included rhyming riddles to help those who might not be as familiar with tool names. I recommend having a word bank list on hand if the players get stumpedKatrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-38720632139643358912015-10-28T21:29:00.002-07:002015-10-28T21:29:36.766-07:00Even or Odd Number of Letters in Your Name Game Activity
Engaging & Fun Elementary Math Practice
This counting game features practice with determining whether a number is even or odd, counting tally marks, graphing, and also personalizes the results!
Directions
First Info...
Have each student count the number of letters in his/her first name and write that number on a piece of paper.
Ask students who had an even number of letters to raise a Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-67340385293508032322015-02-26T13:56:00.005-08:002015-02-26T13:56:58.445-08:00Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #15 Enjoy the Snow!
Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #15 Enjoy the Snow
Our family woke up this morning covered in a white blanket, but that covering was adorning the trees and bushes outside rather than covering the bed! Those who live in the southern United States tend to see more sleet and freezing rain during winter months, so having several inches of snow tends to be the talk of the town.
When we get Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-24233871996120448092014-12-30T16:28:00.005-08:002014-12-30T17:01:32.100-08:00Rainbow Resolutions for the New Year – Make a Colorful Plan!
Rainbow New Year's Resolutions
Rainbows are some of my favorite natural displays of color. Rainbows have inspired me more than once, appearing in the sky with a dazzling display of beautiful hues. I remember learning the colors of the rainbow in school. Mr. Barlow jumped on top of his desk and practically shouted the name "ROY G. BIV" with amazing enthusiasm as he taught us about this&Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-5963816379595541992014-11-28T11:13:00.004-08:002016-12-07T03:22:16.741-08:00Katrena's Christmas and Advent Hymns Scavenger Hunt – A Child is Born!
Free Christmas Scavenger Hunt
The seasons of Advent and Christmas are made more full and memorable through a wealth of beautiful hymns, many of which have survived for over 100 years. I play the piano for my church and always look forward to playing these songs! After completing this scavenger hunt, you might want to try singing each of the hymns.
The music inspired me to create a Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-40231500583935707042014-08-16T20:57:00.000-07:002014-12-28T15:27:35.172-08:00Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #14 Famous Firsts
Famous Firsts Scavenger Hunt with Rhyming Clues
The first day of school is coming to my neck of the woods with lightening speed! I decided a scavenger hunt featuring famous firsts was in order for the occasion. This scavenger hunt features twelve famous firsts with clues that incorporate a variety of skills and topics, such as reading, grammar, sports, history, geography, study Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-66558471545002781142014-07-23T20:37:00.001-07:002014-07-24T09:11:18.045-07:00Is Your School Environmentally Friendly?
Schools and the Environment - Graphic by Offiikart
As July melts into August, many parents begin back-to-school shopping. The lists are overflowing with the usual items like paper, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, and the sort; however, many school lists now add more and more additional products, such as cleaning supplies, cheap toys, and candy.
Many schools teach Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-61585999376090704072014-07-07T21:14:00.002-07:002014-07-08T03:42:06.234-07:00Fun Ways to Enjoy Birding with the Family – 3 Favorite Tips
How to Make Education Fun and Enlightening - Photo by AcrylicArtist
We are fortunate to have a wide variety of birds where we live. My family enjoys the striking colors of the cardinals, goldfinches, and blue jays; the artful tunes of mockingbirds and sparrows; and the antics of the chickadees and mourning doves. Sometimes we might even be surprised by a hawk,&Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-69989912840702607572014-06-01T15:53:00.000-07:002014-06-01T15:53:12.823-07:005 Money-Saving Tips for Summer Vacation PlanningAs June comes steaming down the track, many parents prepare with many summer activities for the kids for those months when school is out. Finding meaningful activities that interest the children can quickly become a daunting, and rather expensive, task. Here are five tips for planning a summer vacation without putting the piggy bank on the chopping block.
How to Save Money on Summer Vacation Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-17281085771316795562014-05-15T18:46:00.002-07:002014-05-15T18:46:24.355-07:00Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #13 Traditional Indoor Treasure Hunt
Katrena's Free Scavenger Hunt #13
Having a variety of indoor activities can help keep the kids away from the electronic devices and interacting with one another. Scavenger hunts are a fun and entertaining way to encourage reading, teamwork if more than one child is playing, and offers that mysterious quality that keeps everyone engaged!
This is my thirteenth treasure hunt in this series.Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-66757494523644808892014-04-07T16:12:00.000-07:002015-04-05T04:06:28.816-07:00Easter Scavenger Hunt Based on the Gospel of Mark
Easter Scavenger Hunt
I designed this Easter scavenger hunt to help children to learn more about the Biblical Easter account in Mark 14 through 16. After reading the chapters together, you can help the kids to see what they remember by using this scavenger hunt.
This scavenger hunt is easily adaptable to church groups - simply tweak the hints for where to look to suit the location.
Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-11677780332215811922014-03-26T19:33:00.001-07:002014-03-29T10:50:46.193-07:00Inspirational Videos With an Anti-Bully Message
Good Videos about Stopping the Abusive Cycle of Bullying
Bullying. Most of us have experienced one side or the other or perhaps both sides of the issue. As a parent, one of the toughest challenges is equipping a bullied child with helpful and realistic resources, helping the child to avoid the temptation to define him or herself through warped lenses, and encouraging that child&Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-16951766540927080852014-03-12T15:48:00.001-07:002014-03-12T15:48:27.590-07:00Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #12 – Going Green to Save the Earth!
Conservation Scavenger Hunt by Katrena
Doing our part to save the earth is a daily choice. Adults and children can make a huge difference in how we conserve energy and use resources wisely. This latest scavenger hunt is a "green" one that has twelve conservation tips.
If you wish to save paper, feel free to pull up the riddles on the computer screen and read them. If you are printing, each Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5928514804902556415.post-64675494438568444082014-02-23T16:36:00.000-08:002014-02-23T16:36:59.433-08:003 Tips to Avoid the Trap of Multitasking and Missing the Moment
Investing in the Things that are Important - Photo by Joonas Lyytinen
Multitasking is a skill in which many people in our society excel. Take, for instance, the parent who can cook a meal, help with homework, and check email all at the same time. Or the employee who can impress clients and the boss through displays of amazing efficiency and innovative thinking while driving in rush hour Katrenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17142898301012276160noreply@blogger.com0