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# X marks the spot

[Jacquie Robison](https://go.wawos.org/author/jacquie-robison)  March 08, 2015

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 Since she was about three years old, one of Sofia’s favorite shows has been ‘Jake and the Neverland Pirates.’ She is inspired by the idea of discovery, working together as a team and treasure. Hey, the girl loves her bling!

 One morning at breakfast, she asked if she could watch the show after she finished eating. I knew we had a half-day of errands and running around coming up — which would mean a lot of travel time in the car — so I didn’t want her sitting and just watching a show, only to have her sit more during our commute.

 Instead, I offered “How about we have our own treasure hunt?” Her eyes lit up and she agreed enthusiastically. Since that first, time, we’ve made a ton of treasure maps and have switched up the activities over and over again.

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 There are really an endless number of things I can have Sofia work on as a step in the treasure hunt. We’ve put together outdoor treasure hunts that have included kids horseshoe throwing, blowing bubbles and stepping to break them, and t-ball. I try to incorporate whatever activity she has been working on in physical therapy and occupational therapy that particular week and I modify it to a home-friendly environment with items we have at-the-ready.

 For the ‘hidden treasure’ as a treat at the end of the hunt, I have a collection of $1 items, but I’ve also just used a couple of Hershey’s kisses or another small treat.

 And, I’ve got to close with one of Sofia’s favorite jokes:

 Q: Why are pirates called pirates?

 A: They just ARRRRRRGH

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