40 clever treasure hunting ideas (plus free printable bundle)

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40 clever treasure hunting ideas (plus free printable bundle)

Who doesn’t like a good treasure hunt? Try assigning them to students as alternatives to homework during spring break, adding them to your subfolder, or using them as time fill at the end of the day. This massive treasure hunting idea works well in kindergartens and high school students as well as high school students.

Get 19 free printable scavenger hunting by filling out the form on this page. Popular Tips: Print the entire bundle (even includes a cover) and place them in a clipboard with storage space – we love Amazon. Store a few pens or pencils in it, and the kids have a set of activities that can be found everywhere!

Free printable treasure hunt

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The idea of these treasure hunts is very simple enough to work with younger kids, but older kids will love them too. Challenge the kids to work on the team to see who can finish the hunt first, or use one person to explore a place with the kids. You can make things more interesting by giving them little stickers, not just plain X or check marks. Here is what you find in our free printable bundle:

Five sensory treasure hunting printable worksheets — We are teachers

Five sensory treasure hunts

Gain your eyes, ears, nose, etc. to complete this fun interactive hunt!

Summer Reading Treasure Hunt

Head to the library to find books that meet the criteria on this list. Then, take the time to read everything!

Printable shapes of treasure hunting worksheets — We are teachers

Shape Treasure Hunt

It’s fun for the preschool population, but older kids will also like the challenge.

Natural treasure hunting game printable worksheet — We are teachers

Nature Treasure Hunt

Spend time outdoors? Take this free printable treasure hunt!

Four printable treasure hunts, one for each season — We are teachers

Four seasons of treasure hunt

You will have a treasure hunt every season: spring, summer, autumn and winter. A whole year of fun!

Colors can be found printable worksheets — We are teachers

Colorful treasure hunt

As kids do this hunt, a colorful world is waiting for them, which is simple for preschoolers but fun for everyone.

Letter Scavenger Hunting Printable Worksheet — We are teachers

Letter treasure hunt

OK, we admit that X and Z will be a challenge. But that just makes it even more fun!

Two printable treasure hunts, one for school and one for classrooms — We are teachers

Classroom and school treasure hunt

Every teacher needs these – stuff them into your subfolder or use them as a course activity for the first day.

Photo treasure hunt

Twelve-year-olds and teenagers with their own phone will definitely like this one. Young children will love doing this with their family.

Indoor treasure hunt

On a rainy day or a snowy day, is it stuck indoors? Pull out this free printable treasure hunt!

City Treasure Hunt

Whether you live in the city or visit for a few days, this hunt will open the children’s eyes.

Printable library treasure hunting worksheets — We are teachers

Library Treasure Hunt Game

Library has more than just books in the store (although they are great too). This treasure hunt proves this!

Books Treasure Hunting Printable Worksheets — We are teachers

Secretary Hunting

Help kids explore the entire literary world by finding various books to add to their reading list this time.

Road trip treasure hunt

This is a classic way to keep kids busy for a long time on the journey. Throw some crayons so they can be colored in the picture as well!

Thanksgiving treasure hunt game printable — We are teachers

A treasure hunt for gratitude

When you stop and look around, the world is truly filled with wonderful things. Help kids find them with this free printable treasure hunt.

More treasure hunting ideas

If you can’t hunt enough treasure hunts for your kids, try some free ideas from around the network. Many include free printable pages to add to your favorites.