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Find something used to sell

Search your home or neighborhood with an adult to find three different objects used to sell items, describe how each helps selling, and take photos.

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What you need

Notebook or paper, pencil or pen, adult supervision required

Step 1

Ask an adult for permission to do this scavenger hunt and tell them you will look for three things that help sell items.

Step 2

Gather your notebook or paper and a pencil or pen so you can write notes.

Step 3

With your adult choose a safe area in your home or neighborhood to search.

Step 4

Walk to the chosen area with your adult.

Step 5

Find the first object that is used to sell items like a sign price tag or display.

Step 6

Take a clear photo of the first object.

Step 7

Write the first object’s name and one short sentence about how it helps sell things.

Step 8

Find the second object that is used to sell items.

Step 9

Take a clear photo of the second object.

Step 10

Write the second object’s name and one short sentence about how it helps sell things.

Step 11

Find the third object that is used to sell items.

Step 12

Take a clear photo of the third object.

Step 13

Write the third object’s name and one short sentence about how it helps sell things.

Step 14

Put the three photos and your three short notes together on one page or in one folder so they are easy to show.

Step 15

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Help!?

What can we use instead of a camera or printer if we can't take clear photos of the objects?

If you don't have a camera or printer to take clear photos, use your notebook to draw each object and attach the drawings with the written short sentence for each item as the photo substitute.

I'm having trouble getting clear photos or finding a safe place to search—what should I do?

For blurry photos, ask your adult to help hold the phone or move closer in good light when you take clear photos, and if you can't find a safe area, choose a familiar room in your home with bright light and an adult present before you walk and search.

How can we change the activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children, have an adult help write the object's name and one short sentence after the child points and photographs or draws it, while older kids can add price comparisons or persuasive sentences and assemble a neat page or folder to share on DIY.org.

How can we make this scavenger hunt more creative or turn it into a bigger project?

To extend the activity, turn your collected photos and notes into a mini catalog or decorated poster by printing or pasting the three photos on one page, adding labels, colors, and a short selling pitch for each object before sharing the finished creation on DIY.org.

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Facts about selling and entrepreneurship for kids

🏷️ Price tags help shoppers decide quickly — clear prices can make buying feel easier and faster.

📦 Bright, neat packaging grabs attention on a shelf, so stores use color and shape to make products pop.

🧾 Receipts, loyalty cards, and stamps help stores remember customers and encourage them to come back.

🪧 Shop signs are one of the oldest forms of advertising — painted signs and banners have attracted buyers for centuries.

🎯 Free samples and eye-catching displays often convince people to try something new and then buy it.

How do you do the 'find something used to sell' activity?

With an adult, pick a safe area in your home or neighborhood and make a short list to find three different objects that help sell things (e.g., price tags, signs, vending machines). Walk together, spot each item, describe aloud how it helps selling (visibility, price info, convenience), and take a photo of each. Talk about similarities and differences, then review the photos and descriptions together at home.

What materials do I need for the 'find something used to sell' activity?

You need an adult chaperone, a camera or smartphone for photos, and a small notebook or worksheet and pen to note descriptions. Comfortable shoes, water, and sunscreen are useful for outdoor searches. Optional items: a clipboard, magnifying glass, or printed checklist. Always carry a phone for safety and get permission before photographing private storefronts or people.

What ages is this 'search for objects used to sell' activity suitable for?

This activity fits ages 3–12 with adult supervision and adjustments. Toddlers can point to obvious sellers like signs or carts; preschoolers practice naming and simple descriptions; elementary kids (6–9) can write short notes and take photos; older children (10–12) can analyze marketing and compare usefulness. Tailor distance, time, and complexity to your child’s attention and mobility.

What are the benefits of doing the 'find something used to sell' activity?

This hunt boosts observation, vocabulary, and critical thinking by asking kids to identify how objects help selling. It practices reading prices, comparisons, and basic advertising ideas, and builds photography and communication skills. Doing it with an adult encourages safety, neighborhood awareness, and conversations about money and choices. It’s a low-cost, real-world learning activity that connects play with everyday life.

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Find something used to sell

Search your home or neighborhood with an adult to find three different objects used to sell items, describe how each helps selling, and take photos.

Table of contents

Step-by-step guide to find something used to sell

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What you need

Notebook or paper, pencil or pen, adult supervision required

Step 1

Ask an adult for permission to do this scavenger hunt and tell them you will look for three things that help sell items.

Step 2

Gather your notebook or paper and a pencil or pen so you can write notes.

Step 3

With your adult choose a safe area in your home or neighborhood to search.

Step 4

Walk to the chosen area with your adult.

Step 5

Find the first object that is used to sell items like a sign price tag or display.

Step 6

Take a clear photo of the first object.

Step 7

Write the first object’s name and one short sentence about how it helps sell things.

Step 8

Find the second object that is used to sell items.

Step 9

Take a clear photo of the second object.

Step 10

Write the second object’s name and one short sentence about how it helps sell things.

Step 11

Find the third object that is used to sell items.

Step 12

Take a clear photo of the third object.

Step 13

Write the third object’s name and one short sentence about how it helps sell things.

Step 14

Put the three photos and your three short notes together on one page or in one folder so they are easy to show.

Step 15

Share your finished creation on DIY.org

Help!?

What can we use instead of a camera or printer if we can't take clear photos of the objects?

If you don't have a camera or printer to take clear photos, use your notebook to draw each object and attach the drawings with the written short sentence for each item as the photo substitute.

I'm having trouble getting clear photos or finding a safe place to search—what should I do?

How can we change the activity for younger or older kids?

How can we make this scavenger hunt more creative or turn it into a bigger project?

Watch videos on how to find something used to sell

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Here at SafeTube, we're on a mission to create a safer and more delightful internet. 😊

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4 Videos

Facts about selling and entrepreneurship for kids

🏷️ Price tags help shoppers decide quickly — clear prices can make buying feel easier and faster.

📦 Bright, neat packaging grabs attention on a shelf, so stores use color and shape to make products pop.

🧾 Receipts, loyalty cards, and stamps help stores remember customers and encourage them to come back.

🪧 Shop signs are one of the oldest forms of advertising — painted signs and banners have attracted buyers for centuries.

🎯 Free samples and eye-catching displays often convince people to try something new and then buy it.