While we’re still in the Easter holidays, here’s a simple idea to keep kids entertained: a home-learning egg hunt. Prizes can be anything from sweets to tokens for extra tablet time—my children love earning rewards.
I made five clues. Each clue included a maths problem and a letter; together the letters spelled “BUNNY.” The answers to the sums told the children how many bunny-foot steps to take to reach the next clue, which helped them move around the garden. I also ran a traditional egg hunt around the house, used signs to guide them, and a little pack of cardboard bunny feet that came in very handy.
Clue 1 was placed indoors so the hunt started inside. The sum was straightforward but not too easy; the answer sent them five bunny feet along to the next clue.
Clue 2 was five bunny steps away in the front garden. The maths question focused on grouping numbers, which we’ve been practising. Its answer sent them four bunny steps onward. Along the way they collected eggs with treats and sometimes a bigger bag of goodies.
Clue 3 sat on a rock by the firepit in the back garden. I wrote this sum using everyday language so they get used to reading maths in real-life wording. The answer led them on to the next spot.
Clue 4 was hidden in a plant pot in the corner of the garden. The sum used larger numbers to make them think about tens and subtraction, giving useful practice even if it felt easy to them.
Clue 5 waited by the potting shed and involved counting black dots, then dividing by five. It took a bit of concentration, which was exactly the point.
Once they had all five letters and worked out the word BUNNY, they searched the garden for something bunny-related and found the final prize there.
Thanks to Haribo for sending a package of Easter-themed goodies to enjoy during lockdown. We had lots of fun creating the home-learning egg hunt. It’s easy to adapt for any age and any prize—great for a stay-at-home activity.
