Yep, that’s the title that I’m going with.
Now, I’m hoping that you’ll tell me that I’m not alone here, and this is perfectly normal, but Boo really finds poo funny. She’s 4 – standard behaviour, right?!
Take her jokes. She’s going through that really sweet stage of wanting to tell jokes and making them up herself. Some recent examples would be ‘Why did the monkey cross the road?’..’Because it wanted to poo!’ or the classic ‘Knock, knock’ ‘Who’s there?’ ‘Smellyp..’ you get the point!
Then there is her favoured reading matter. The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas, and The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet are hugely popular with her. And then a friend of mine mentioned a fabulous book, which was then backed by a little Twitter chat I had, The Story of the Little Mole who knew it was none of his business, so I ordered that for her. It’s arrived, and wow, has it gone down well here!
So, I decided to capitalise on this new found obsession, and use it in one of our nature hunts. Yes, that’s right, we went on a poo hunt. If you can’t beat them, join them! Do not fear, do not look away, I have not photographed any of our finds to share with you. You can see the hunt, but not the delights we discovered!
We printed off an identifier sheet and set off. It was a very windy day, so we wrapped up warm, and it was also Little Man’s first day out in his wellies..
He liked them! We hunted high and low, and do not worry, we didn’t get too close to any of the waste we found!
Poo aside, though, it was a great way of talking to Boo about the different animals that may live in the park, their tracks and where they might be hiding.
And we managed to fit in a little trip to the ducks on our way back to the car, too..
It was a different type of hunt than we’ve tried before, and this one definitely held her attention!
Have you been on a poo hunt?!
We’ve not been on a poo hunt yet but It sounds like fun 🙂 I never knew children could go through a whole poo obsessed phase. I will now look out for it in little z 🙂
Well, I wouldn’t like to claim that it’s normal!! Boo certainly finds it entertaining, though 😉
Funnily enough my husband went on an impromptu poo hunt with littlest last week in the park and had great fun! Love the photo of your littlest-such a sweetie x
It is fun and an easy hunt to do. He was happy in his new wellies! X
This made me laugh. We’ve been on many types of hunts, normally nature related, never a poo hunt. Although our walk to school is normally a poo avoidance exercise – does that count? #CountryKids
No, that is not the same at all! You need to try a poo hunt 😉
I absolutely LOVE that you incorporated your child’s poo obsession into such a fun outdoor activity. And thank you for not including poo pictures!!!
It seemed the wise thing to do! And you’re very welcome 😉
Oh, brilliant! My boys still find poo jokes funny 🙂 This might have to be an activity for daddy to do with them, they’d love it!
Oh yes, I’m sure it’d be popular – do it!
Oh, and I just love that first photo of your wee boy in his wellies!
Thank you 🙂 x
I love the idea of a poo hunt – what fun! Yes unfortunately our children can get preoccupied with some of the not so nice bodily functions. It looks like you all had a fab adventure and enjoyed inspecting nature up close. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
She loved the idea, too! It was something a bit different, and if it helps her to better understand the nature around her, I’m all for it. Thanks for hosting x
Lol nature calling! I think the poo hunt is a great idea. It’s funny how young children are fascinated by it rather than repelled so why not make it educational.
Exactly – might as well capitalise on her fascination!
Love it! We regularly do a dog poo spot on the front lawn. Fun for all the family! Xxx
Oh, how lovely! Fun for all 😉
Ha ha, this is so cool! Not been on a poo hunt but amusing reading about your’s! No doubt my monkeys would be up for one if I suggested it!
I’m sure they would – good fun for all!
Never gone on a poo nature trail, but we do try and figure out which animal has left a particular poo behind when we find one on our walk. More the wild animal kind rather than the domestic type. Owl pellets are fun too. Always interesting to dissect. #CountryKids
Oh, not tried that! Yes, wild animal was more the plan. Interesting hunt 😉
There was a book I read to my oldest two about a small mammal (can’t remember what) that lived in a jungle where Jaguars hunted them.I love the book but for the life of me can’t remember what it was called, which is a shame as I would like to read it to my youngest who is 5.A poo hunt is certainly very different lol! I’m over from Country Kids.
Oh, that doesn’t ring a bell. Hope you find it as it’s nice to read something like that together x
That is very ingenius (not sure if I spelt this right) and seems to have been perfect for a day out in the FRESH AIR. Too many children don’t get enough of that or exercise so it’s nice to see.
Thank you. Oh, we get plenty of exercise and fresh air here!
Haha, I love the idea of a poo hunt. I bet Amy would love that 😀
Well, Boo certainly did – something a bit different!
Its a great idea and would produce many laughs and learning curves from my kids I think.
Fab!
Thank you. Do share if you give it a go 🙂
Glad to hear the dinosaur that pooped Christmas is a good choice! We just bought a copy from the book people 🙂 x
Oh, she loves it! You’ll be fine with that one – enjoy :)!
What a FABULOUS idea! I was looking for adventurous autumn activities and this is RIGHT up my street!! Could you possibly post the link to the identifier sheet?? I’m intrigued! Thanks so much for linking up with #SavouringtheSeason
It was good fun to do! I was going to link the sheet up with the post but I couldn’t find it again – sorry. Hope you do it, though 🙂