This printable back-to-school Scavenger Hunt for kids is a winning combination of treasure hunt clues and riddles! This printable kids' game includes 10 riddles and hiding spots for kids to venture around the classroom looking for clues. Each riddle reveals a new hiding spot and code word. Get your students acquainted with the classroom at the start of the school year!

Gameplay: 20-30 minutes Ages: 7-10

This fun and engaging classroom mystery quest will be a huge hit for kids ages 7 - 10. Whether you're looking for a fun way to acquaint your new students with the classroom, greet your new students in a fun, friendly way (so they are excited to come back!), or a way to give a reward, this activity is perfect for you.

HOW IT WORKS: A “secret mission” is read, and Clue # 1 is handed to the “treasure seeker, " leading to Clue 2 in a different location. All you have to do is print the clues, cut them in half, and hide them in the classroom exactly as directed! All hiding spots are common classroom locations. The list of hiding spots can be found inside your download and in the listing below. The final prize is up to you! Maybe it’s a small candy or toy reward, or a title in the classroom (such as "the winner gets to be teacher's helper for the week"). The possibilities for what you choose to hide in the final location are endless.

INCLUDED IN THE INSTANT DOWNLOAD

• PDF Scavenger Hunt (8.5 x 11)
• 10 Riddle clues
• Recording sheet
• Set up instructions
• Hiding locations (lost & found, coat area, whiteboard/chalkboard, under teacher & students' desks, closet/storage room, cubbies, curtains/window, cabinet, supplies bin/closet)
• Frequently Asked Questions

PERFECT FOR:

☑️ Classroom party games

☑️ Rainy day activities

☑️ Classroom tours

☑️ Introduction to the school year

☑️ Collaborative games

☑️ Getting to know fellow students

☑️ Behavior rewards

☑️ Report card reward

How long does this activity take to complete?

It really depends on a lot of things. Estimated completion time is 20 minutes but it’s based on the kids’ riddle skills, group size, and age. It is also HIGHLY based on how difficult it is to find the clue cards. We always suggest folding the riddles and hiding them really well, out of plain sight!

How many kids can play at once?

Kids can play individually, with friends, or with their siblings. For a larger group, you’ll likely want to print and hide multiple copies of each clue.

How do I set up the Scavenger Hunt?

To set up the Scavenger Hunt, you will need to cut the clue cards in half and hide them in the appropriate location. The PDF includes the correct hiding spots for each clue. All hiding spots are common household places such as under the bed, bathroom sink or in a closet. The harder the clues are to find, the more fun the kids have! If clues are hidden in plain sight, the hunt would be completed too quickly.

Where do kids begin?

You may begin in any location of the classroom. Together, the “mission” is read out loud to get your kids hooked. Kids are then handed the first clue card. Each clue card contains a riddle that will lead them to the location of the next clue.

How do I set up the activity?

Just print, cut, hide and play! Everything you need is included in your download.

Do I have to print out the game materials for every kid?

Nope! You ONLY have to print out the answer sheet for each kid or group. Just one set of the actual clue cards is all you need!

Welcome your students to the new school year with a super fun Doodle Station Activity! This product is better than your traditional All About Me posters, as it will have students walking around the classroom coloring their answers into a Zen Doodle design.

This activity can be used for any age or grade!

Students will color their answers to share all about themselves: their families, pets & talents, and their favorite foods, school subjects, and activities. Get students having fun and getting comfortable with their surroundings and peers from the very first day!

Perfect for:

~First day or week of school

~Parents' Night

~Party game

~Get To Know You activity

~Reward activity

Directions:

1. Print the six Station Pages in color. Laminate for reuse!
2. Print the All About Me page in black & white for EACH student participating.
3. Display the six Station Pages wherever you want in the classroom (different tables, walls, etc)
4. Hand out the All About Me worksheet to each student.
5. Instruct students to visit each station in whatever order they want. Match the station number with the number on their black & white coloring sheet. Tell students to read the choices on the Station Pages. Color the doodles on the All About Me coloring page using the colors associated with the answers.
6. EXAMPLE: On the Tell Us About Your Family Members Station Page, students may color the doodles green, purple, and blue if those statements are true.

Looking for a fun, interactive icebreaker game for the first week of school? This digital mystery puzzle activity is so fun for the whole class! It is fully editable so you can change any icebreaker question you want, and it includes a Get To Know You Poster. This back-to-school icebreaker activity will:

   ✏ engage students

   ✏ build confidence to speak

   ✏ help students get to know each other

   ✏ make your students giggle as they try and guess the mystery picture!

This resource is simple and effective. Students raise their hands when they want to answer a question. The digital dice are rolled and they get their puzzle piece number. The puzzle piece gives them questions, such as “What is your favorite fruit?” After students answer the question, a piece of the puzzle is revealed. Teacher can decide if they want to take the time for students to guess what the mystery puzzle is - only at the end of the icebreaker game will students see the full picture!

NOTE: this product is used with Google Slides™

This digital game includes:

   ✏ 28 icebreaker questions

   ✏ 1 mystery picture puzzle

   ✏ fully editable questions

   ✏ 1 Get To Know You Poster

   ✏ No prep! Simply print the posters and distribute and open the game!

If you liked this product, you might also like this Back To School Reading Comprehension Digital Activity: Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets & Digital Self-Checking Game

Please download the preview to view a sample of the game slides.

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These Who What Where When Why Differentiated Worksheets come with a digital WH question version of the story. Students will read the Back-to-School themed short story and then answer the Who What Where When Why guided questions.

In the differentiated worksheets, students have the option to fill in the answer or choose from multiple-choice options. The digital version has audio support for questions and answers, multiple-choice answers, and is self-checking.

✏️This resource includes:

*** a Back-to-School themed digital short story with guided, self-checking WH questions

***2 printable version worksheets with two differentiated reading comprehension levels

✏️Common Core State Standards: RL.2.1

You might also like:

• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd-5th Grade | Animals BUNDLE
• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions 3rd & 4th Grade | Four Seasons BUNDLE

✏️ I’m so glad you stopped by my store and checked out this resource! Follow my store to be updated about new products and sales. Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn credits toward future purchases by heading to MY PURCHASES in your TeachShare account. 

✏️ Connect with me!

• Follow my store for resource updates and sales!

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✏️  Teacher Bethanie @TaughtOught Homeschooling