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

Check out my site map to see a list of all articles on my Wildflower Bouquets blog.

Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #11 – Snow Fun!

Free Indoor Scavenger Hunt for Snow Day

Today the meteorologists are predicting several inches of snow where we live. Of course, we had to stock up on important things just in case we are snowed in for a few days. My kids all agreed that I needed to create a snow-themed scavenger hunt as we prepared to hunker down. I agreed, so here it is! This winter-themed rhyming scavenger hunt is perfect for a snow day with the kids!

This treasure hunt includes:

• 10 rhyming clues
• answer sheet for solving the clues
• 10 letters that spell the hidden message
• Suggestions for hiding the clues

Directions:

1. Print and cut out the clues and hidden message letters. Click on each image below to enlarge and then select file-print.
2. Place one letter with each clue - scramble the order if you want to give the kids an extra challenge.
3. Hide clues #2-10 in the location for the previous clue.
4. After the kids have solved all clues and found the letters, have them assemble the letters to spell the hidden message.

I hope you enjoy this snow-themed scavenger hunt. Once the hunt is completed, you might want to try cutting out paper snowflakes or color hexagons to create wild snowflakes, make a special treat to eat, or read books with winter themes.

Additional articles:

• How to Make a Digital Photo Scavenger Hunt – So Quick and Simple
• Free Printable St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
• Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #6: Heart-Themed Treasure Hunt

Find more of Katrena's scavenger hunts, printables, and articles at Wildflower Bouquets.



Rhyming Clues for Treasure Hunt

Winter Themed Scavenger Hunt



Snow Themed Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Fun Indoor Activity for Snow Days

Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #7: United States Patriotic Theme

Scavenger Hunt Clues with American Theme

This free scavenger hunt encourages players to learn more about America, a fitting theme for this 4th of July! It includes ten questions and answers, clues for hiding, and prizes. This game may be played by several players. Some questions are harder than others, and some questions may have multiple correct answers. Feel free to ask for more details if you wish to challenge players. For example, ask for the name/author of the National Anthem or ask if the players know the capitals of the states they named. Some of the links below have extra learning opportunities as well.

Directions:

1. Print the list of questions, clues, and prizes (click on the images below and choose file-print on most computers).
2. Cut out the clues and prizes.
3. Hide each clue in the designated area.
4. Read each question to participants and provide hints if needed.
5. When questions are answered correctly, identify the area where players should look for the next clue.
6. Give each player a prize for completing the hunt.
7. Have fun!

Answers:

Click here to see the words for the Pledge of Allegiance today and in the past.
The three colors on the American flag are: red, white, blue
There are 50 states in the United States.
Click here to find a list of states and capitals.
Click here to find lyrics and the tune for the National Anthem of the United States.
Click here for a list of Presidents of the United States.
The branches of the U.S. military are: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy

Suggestions for hiding clues (modify/update the list as needed):

1. Hallway
2. Front door
3. Bedroom
4. Bathroom
5. Under a rug
6. Kitchen
7. Living room
8. Bookshelf
9. Under a chair
10. On a window sill

Questions for Katrena's Patriotic Indoor Scavenger Hunt #7

Clues for Katrena's Patriotic Scavenger Hunt #7

Prizes for Katrena's United States Themed Scavenger Hunt #7

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Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #5 – Free Clues, Answers, and Rewards

Quick and Easy Indoor Scavenger Hunt with Free Clues and Answers

This simple indoor scavenger hunt features ten rhyming clues designed to help kids with reading and problem-solving skills as they search throughout the house for the hidden reward. Staying at home doesn't have to be boring but can be quite fun and exciting with a few family activities like a treasure hunt.

If you have more than one child, it helps to come up with a few rules before playing that will ensure that everyone has a chance to have input and fun finding clues. Have the kids go to a room that you will not be using for the hunt while you hide the clues.


Directions for Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #5

1. Print clues #1-10 and rewards (click on images below to enlarge and select "file" then "print") and cut on the lines.
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 reward at the answer for clue #10.
13. Give clue #1 to the person(s) doing the scavenger hunt.

Free Clues for Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #5

Answers for Katrena's Indoor Treasure Hunt #5

Free Printable Rewards for Katrena's Scavenger Hunt

All of my kids love treasure hunts and I hope that you will also enjoy this free family activity. Find more of my free scavenger hunts, printables, and more ways to enjoy simple pleasures of life at the Wildflower Bouquets site map.

Katrena's Scavenger Hunt #4 With Alphabet Code Clues

Katrena's Indoor Scavenger Hunt #4 With Alphabet Code Clues

Scavenger hunts can be loads of fun for the kids, but sometimes they seem to be over so quickly! This indoor scavenger hunt is a great way to sneak in a little practice with code reading and spelling as the kids must stop and find matching letters for each picture in order to determine where to search next.

You can make this one tougher by hiding the clues in unexpected places at the code's hint. If you have older and younger kids working together, you might wish to hide them so that the clues are easily visible and encourage the older kids to solve the code while the younger kids hunt for the clues.

How to play Katrena's alphabet code treasure hunt

1. Print the alphabet code (click on the image to enlarge and then select "file" and "print") – the kids will use this to crack the code on the clues.
2. Print the prizes in code and choose which one(s) you wish to use (1st is "Way to Go", 2nd is "Awesome", 3rd is "Fabulous")
3. Print clues #1-10 and cut on the horizontal lines, leaving the blank space on the right intact.
4. Keep clue #1.
5. Hide clue #2 in the microwave.
6. Hide clue #3 with the toothbrushes.
7. Hide clue #4 in the kitchen sink.
8. Hide clue #5 on the couch.
9. Hide clue #6 under a bedroom pillow.
10. Hide clue #7 on the telephone.
11. Hide clue #8 in a chair.
12. Hide clue #9 in the refrigerator.
13. Hide clue #10 on the bookshelf.
14. Place prize in the stove.
15. Give clue #1 to the person(s) doing the scavenger hunt.

Alphabet Code for Indoor Treasure Hunt

Free Scavenger Hunt Clues with alphabet matching code

Free scavenger hunt prizes in code

I hope you and the children will enjoy playing this scavenger hunt. My kids have always loved to solve clues and mysteries, and I thought it would be loads of fun to put the prizes into code too! Find more of my free scavenger hunts and other articles at the Wildflower Bouquets site map.

Adding Colors Indoor Scavenger Hunt – Free Clues and Answers

Scavenger Hunt and Graphing Activity

Taking the three primary colors of yellow, red, and blue can produce an amazing array of new hues! I thought it would be fun to combine the mystery of a scavenger hunt with the "math facts" of adding colors and graphing.

How to Use the Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt
While the kids are in another room...

• Print the clues (picture/rhyming) and cut them out (click on each image to enlarge and then select "file" and "print" and then click the back arrow to return to this article).
• Print the graphing chart (easy/advanced).
• Print the hidden message clues page, cut out each and hide in the area represented by the graph.

Then...

1. Have the child(ren) pick a clue to solve.
2. Tell them to graph the color combination (challenge the older ones by having them graph in both directions).
3. Verify the answer and have the kid(s) look in the area determined by the graph until they have found all six clues.
4. Tell the kids to determine the hidden message by arranging the colorful clues into a sentence.

Easy Clues for Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt

Rhyming Clues for Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt

This indoor scavenger hunt includes both simple picture clues for the visually oriented children and rhyming clues for those who respond well to reading. You might want to hide the hidden message clues in a challenging way for older kids or make them much easier to find if you are playing with preschoolers.

Easy Chart for Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt

Advanced Chart for Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt

This game also incorporates reading graphs! I created two versions of the chart. The easier version includes shading hints while the harder version requires the kids to read to determine the correct cells. I have included an answer key for anyone who wishes to verify the answers.

Hidden Message Clues for Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt

Answer Key for Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt

Adding Colors Scavenger Hunt and Graphing Practice

I hope the kids enjoy the color and math challenge of this adding colors scavenger hunt! My kids also love to color online. One of their favorites for combining colors is the Curious George Mix and Paint game. Find more of my free indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts, printables, boredom busters, and articles at the Wildflower Bouquets site map.