Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #16 Tools

Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #16

This scavenger hunt is all about tools. Lots of people are interested to know what is in a toolbox. Some names of tools and supplies in this hunt are a little more challenging than others; however, I have included rhyming riddles to help those who might not be as familiar with tool names. I recommend having a word bank list on hand if the players get stumped on a riddle.

My Papaw was a brick mason and taught himself how to build houses. He was amazingly talented! I remember when I was younger, he sent me out to his truck, filled to the brim with what looked to be a million different tools, to retrieve one of those mysterious items. He told me the name of the tool, but I quickly realized my search would be in vain unless I gathered more information. Papaw carefully and patiently described the tool; I was eventually able to deliver the item. Knowing the names of various tools has its advantages.

Before the Hunt

1. Print and cut out the rhyming riddles below.
2. Print the answers below if needed - you might cut out only the answers as a word bank if needed.
3. Print the prizes below.
4. Gather the tools listed in the answers or print pictures of the items. Use a picture of the saw and any other tools that might pose a safety hazard for participants. *An adult may need to accompany the participant to each area and to ensure safety, depending on the age, maturity, and ability of the participants if you are using any actual tools.
5. Place an empty box or toolbox in the starting area.
6. Keep Riddle #1.
7. Tape Riddle #2 onto the tool described on Riddle #1.
8. Repeat until Riddles #2-12 are attached to a tool/picture.
9. Tape a prize to the answer for Riddle #12.
10. Hide the tools/pictures around the house. If the weather is nice, consider hiding them outside. To prevent them from finding additional tools early, you might designate one room or area for searching for each riddle - if you do this, write down the rooms or areas in order.

Directions for Players

1. Go over safety rules - no running and do not touch any sharp edges!
2. Give the player(s) Riddle #1.
3. Once they solve the riddle, have them find that item and place it in the toolbox. Tell players which room or area in which to search if you have designated areas for each tool.
4. Repeat until all riddles are solved and all tools/pictures are found and in the toolbox and the final prize is found.

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Additional resources by Katrena

• Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #10: Popular Characters
• How to Make a Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt: So Simple and Quick!
• Insects Trivia Game

Rhyming Riddles for Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #16 Tools

Answers for Katrena's Indoor Treasure Hunt #16 Tools

Free Printable Prizes for Tools Scavenger Hunt by Katrena

Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #12 – Going Green to Save the Earth!

Conservation Scavenger Hunt by Katrena

Doing our part to save the earth is a daily choice. Adults and children can make a huge difference in how we conserve energy and use resources wisely. This latest scavenger hunt is a "green" one that has twelve conservation tips.

If you wish to save paper, feel free to pull up the riddles on the computer screen and read them. If you are printing, each page is designed to fit on half a piece of paper, so you can turn it around and print the next page on the other half. You might also print on the back of paper that is ready for recycling.

Here are some additional resources related to conservation:

• National Geographic Kids Conservation
• Water Conservation Tips for Kids
• Energy Star Kids
• Terracycle Web Site

Directions:

Set-Up....

• Click on each image below to enlarge.
• Print the riddles, clues, and hidden message using file-print.
• Cut the letters of the hidden message and hide in the twelve locations (scramble the order to add difficulty). You may wish to print enough for each player to have one of each letter or have all players share and work together.

To play...

• Have players read and answer each riddle.
• When answered correctly, give them a clue to find the hidden letter.
• Players assemble the twelve letters to spell the secret message: CONSERVATION.
• You may wish to discuss ways in which your family and/or class works together to conserve our resources and how you might do more in the future.

Here are the first six riddles:

Green Treasure Hunt on Conservation

Here are the last six riddles:

Scavenger Hunt about Recycling

Here are the answers to the twelve riddles:

Fun Ways to Teach Kids about Recycling and Conserving Resources

Here are the hints for finding the letters of the secret message:

Creative Teaching Aids

Here is the secret message:

Scavenger Hunt for Teaching Children

You might also like some of my other resources such as:

• St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
• Adding Colors Indoor Scavenger Hunt
• Gardening: Great Way to Connect With the Kids

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