QR Codes- Scavenger Hunts for Reluctant Readers

Are you asking yourself what the heck QR codes are? You've seen them, they're the small barcodes with hidden messages that are popping up on TV ads, marketing materials and even fast food containers- anyone with a cellphone can crack them. With the free iPhone and Android app called "RedLaser" you can scan a square and in seconds its secret message will be divulged. A blog we follow, Getting Kids Reading, had the great idea of incorporating these barcodes into a scavenger hunt for your children! You can create your own message here- it can be as simple as "Look under your bed". Hide clues all over the house, give your child a mobile phone and watch their eyes light up! Visit this link to read the original blog post and learn more about the scavenger hunt idea!

If you’ve never tried reading a QR code before, download the app and try this we made up! Cheers to being the "cool" parent who knows about technology;)