Treasure Hunt

An inspiring resource for learning numeracy

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Learn direction and location through a treasure hunt

Numeracy Focus: Understanding and using geometric properties and spatial reasoning

This short video of a treasure hunt stimulates children’s interest in directional and locational tasks involving mapping.

The resource includes advice and ideas for teachers and parents to create their own treasure hunt in an indoor or outdoor space.

Source: ABC Education

Stage: Birth to Level 2

This resource supports:

Proficiency

  • Problem-solving
  • Understanding

HITS

  • Questioning

Cross-curricular

  • The Humanities: Geography

VEYLDF Learning Outcome

  • Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators

Audience

  • Teachers
  • Families

Teaching and Learning Cycle:

  • Teach

Sourced from:

The Department of Education Victoria- FUSE

Reflective Prompt

How might a digital resource like Google Earth be used with this resource to promote locational thinking in young children?

Reflective Prompt

How might a digital resource like Google Earth be used with this resource to promote locational thinking in young children?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to foster children’s problem solving?

Proficiency Reflective Prompt

How would you use this resource in your context to foster children’s problem solving?

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