Christmas Scavenger Hunt Printable — 30 Clue Cards, 3 Games for Kids

Product description

A treasure hunt turns an ordinary afternoon into an adventure. This Christmas scavenger hunt printable gives you three complete clue trails with 30 clue cards, so kids from ages 4 to 10 can follow the clues around the house or classroom to a treasure you hide at the end.

Each game has 10 clue cards. Card 1 goes to the players, and every other card is hidden where the clue before it points. The hiding checklists tell grown-ups exactly where each card goes, so setup takes only a few minutes.

Three games in one kit

• Christmas Picture Hunt (ages 4–6): 10 large picture cards with very few words, like “Look by the Christmas tree!” and “Look on the sofa!” Perfect for kids who can’t read yet.
• Christmas Rhyming Treasure Hunt (ages 7–10): 10 rhyming riddle cards with Santa, an elf, a snowman, a reindeer and more. The host’s answer key lists every rhyme, answer, hiding spot and alternative.
• Classroom Christmas Scavenger Hunt (ages 5–10): 10 “Where am I?” riddles with picture hints, leading to places like the door, the whiteboard and the classroom calendar. Comes with teacher setup instructions, classroom safety rules and a fold-and-stand Prize Station sign.

What’s in the Bonus Pack

• An indoor Christmas scavenger hunt checklist with 20 things to find, shown with pictures and words
• An outdoor winter scavenger hunt with 15 things to spot, which works with or without snow
• A Christmas treasure map to draw your own clue trail
• 12 blank clue cards to write or draw your own clues
• 4 reward certificates, 24 reward tokens and 6 Final Treasure Cards to put with the prize

How to play

1. Print the game at 100% on paper or card stock.
2. Cut out the 10 clue cards on the dashed lines.
3. Hide cards 2–10 using the Answer & Location Guide.
4. Find the treasure! Hand over card 1 and let the kids follow the clues.

The Parent & Teacher Guide covers the rules, preparation, safe hiding places at home and at school, team and cooperative play, game variations, treasure ideas and printing tips, with setup charts for all three hunts in one place.

Perfect for

• Christmas morning, Christmas Eve or a cozy family afternoon
• Classroom Christmas parties and the last days before winter break
• Holiday parties, homeschool groups and family gatherings
• Siblings of different ages, since each game has its own age range

Printing tips

Every PDF comes in US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4, in full color, with ink-saver black and white copies of PDFs 1–4. Print at 100% or “Actual size”, and use card stock if you want the clue cards to last for next year. Our guide on how to print digital downloads covers paper and print settings.

The treasure isn’t included: you choose the prize. Looking for a free starter? Try our free indoor scavenger hunt.