Wizard of Oz Scavenger Hunt – Free Clues and a Surprise at the End!

Wizard of Oz Treasure Hunt Riddles and Clues © Katrena

We're off to solve some riddles and enjoy a scavenger hunt!

This Wizard of Oz themed indoor scavenger hunt highlights various scenes, characters, and life lessons from the popular original 1939 movie. It encourages literacy and critical thinking skills as kids read the rhyming clues, try to fill in the blanks, and then find, assemble, and read the final surprise. The scavenger hunt includes a short set-up time and very few supplies.

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Directions for playing the Wizard of Oz Scavenger Hunt

1. Print the 10 riddles and location prompts and cut down the center, separating the riddles from the prompts.
2. Print the 10 surprise ending clues, cut, and hide them in each area as described by each prompt.*
3. Place a piece of construction paper over the riddles so that the child(ren) can only see the latest one.
4. Have the child(ren) read the riddle and fill in the blank.
5. Once the child(ren) successfully solves the riddle, read the prompt that matches the number on the riddle.
6. The child(ren) will then search for the clue in the location described by the prompt.
7. Once all clues are found, assemble the words so that they may read the surprise sentence!**

*Clues may be hidden in order, or you might add more of a challenge by mixing them up. You may wish to cut out construction paper and attach the clues to the colored paper or hide in a colored paper pocket to add a little variety. If more than one child is playing, print a set of clues for each child, hiding each set in the described area so that every child will have the surprise sentence at the end.
**You might wish to have the child(ren) glue the sentence on a colorful piece of paper and draw his or her own picture of a Wizard of Oz scene as a memento.

Visit Katrena's Wildflower Bouquets site map for more scavenger hunts, printables, and family-friendly activities. If you are looking for a fun Wizard of Oz travel destination, you might consider Autumn at Oz.

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Wizard of Oz Treasure Hunt Riddles © Katrena

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Dorothy Scavenger Hunt Ideas © Katrena

Answers

Fun Family Rainy Day Activities © Katrena

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Fun Ways to Encourage Kids to Read © Katrena

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Wizard of Oz Game for Free © Katrena

Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #1 – Free Clues, Directions and Answers

Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #1 - Find Free Clues, Directions & Answers

Scavenger hunts can be great fun and educational too. Kids can hone their reading skills, thinking skills, and also learn about rhyming if the clues incorporate words that rhyme.

With three kids, I am often challenged to think of fun indoor activities that all of my kids can enjoy. I have found that they all absolutely love scavenger hunts. My two oldest kids can read, but the youngest one cannot, so I have the readers to take turns reading the clues. They all collaborate to decide where they will find the next clue and the youngest gets to the the group to that chosen spot.

Directions for Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #1

1. Have the kids go to a room that will not have a clue with strict directions not to peek!
2. Keep clue #1.
3. Hide clue #2 at the answer for clue #1.
4. Hide clue #3 at the answer for clue #2.
5. Hide clue #4 at the answer for clue #3.
6. Hide clue #5 at the answer for clue #4.
7. Hide clue #6 at the answer for clue #5.
8. Hide clue #7 at the answer for clue #6.
9. Hide clue #8 at the answer for clue #7.
10. Hide clue #9 at the answer for clue #8.
11. Hide clue #10 at the answer for clue #9.
12. Place prize or congratulations certificate at the answer for clue #10.
13. Give clue #1 to the person doing the scavenger hunt.

 Printable clues for Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #1

Indoor Scavenger Hunt #1 Printable Clues

CLUE #1 These aren’t socks, but you put them on your feet. They may be white, red, or blue. They come in pairs…so You will find your next clue if you peek in your _____!	CLUE #2 It’s a rather large box. It is something easy to see. You might watch movies on it. Why not look on the _____!
CLUE #3 This thing has lots of numbers, It makes some feel less alone. Perhaps you talk to others on it… Find the next clue on the _____!	CLUE #4 It is rather chilly in here. That’s good for you and me. You’ll get hungry now or later… Perhaps you’ll see the next clue in the ______!
CLUE #5 Food makes you a little sleepy Once you have been fed? This item has blankets & pillows. Look for the next clue on the _____!	CLUE #6 Ready to give up… Or do you want more? Uh oh…I think someone is knocking… Perhaps you should look on the ______!
CLUE #7 No visitors today? Couldn’t even see someone through the crack? Guess you ought to start working on homework… Just open your ______!	CLUE #8 Have lots of paper in your backback? Not all is for homework, I assume… This paper is for something very different. It comes on a roll in the ______!
CLUE #9 You are pretty good at scavenger hunts. What do you think? Maybe you’re just as good at washing dishes… Maybe you should look in the _____!	CLUE #10 Perhaps you should wear a cape… Or are you not really a flyer? This thing gives the clothes a whirly, twirly ride… You’ll find the grand finale in the clothes ______!

Answers for Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #1

CLUE #1 ANSWER Shoes	CLUE #2 ANSWER TV
CLUE #3 ANSWER Phone	CLUE #4 ANSWER Refrigerator
CLUE #5 ANSWER Bed	CLUE #6 ANSWER Door
CLUE #7 ANSWER Backpack	CLUE #8 ANSWER Bathroom (toilet paper)
CLUE #9 ANSWER Sink	CLUE #10 ANSWER Clothes Dryer

Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #1 Printable Prizes

The Indoor Scavenger Hunt #1 clues are designed to help kids with rhyming and will get them moving all around the house. Feel free to choose any of the printable prizes and save the others for future hunts, like my scavenger hunt #2. My kids had loads of fun with this one and I hope you have great results too!

Readers may also like to read:

• Katrena's Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt With Rhyming Clues
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• Wizard of Oz Scavenger Hunt – Free Clues and a Surprise at the End!
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Find more great ideas and additional printables on the Wildflower Bouquets site map.