Free Winter Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids -

“Let it snow! Let it snow!” Did you sing that to the tune of a certain winter-themed movie like me? Where we live, it doesn’t snow very much, so when it does we get a little excited.

Our free winter scavenger hunt is such a fun way to practice observational skills and have a blast completing it. The best thing about this activity is it can be done with one child, a group of children, inside, or outside. It’s so versatile! So grab some hot chocolate and pencil and get ready to work.

Printer scavenger hunt game perfect for a winter theme.

Learning About Preschool Scavenger Hunts:

printable SCAVENGER HUNT ideas for kids

CHILDREN CRAVE AND NEED TO GET OUTSIDE EACH DAY TO DEVELOP GROSS AND FINE MOTOR SKILLS. OUTSIDE TIME ALSO HELPS DEVELOP SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING WITH PEERS. THIS THEMED KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT ACTUALLY OFFERS A LOT OF LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR KIDS.

Outdoor activities, like scavenger and treasure hunts, are highly recommended and provide an interactive way for kids to practice important problem solving and observation skills from a very young age.

I love this winter theme scavenger hunt game because it can be adapted for different learning styles and English language learners.

The images included in the winter theme for preschool scavenger hunt are: scarf, snowman, snowball, sled, tree, snowflake, snow globe, ice skates, hat, earmuffs, cardinal, sweater, mittens, and hot cocoa.

You could use the winter activities for kids outdoors or in, and you could use it to kick-off the unit, to culminate, or somewhere in between! For a holiday party or for early risers on Christmas morning. It really doesn’t matter!

Your students will love this scavenger hunt list regardless of how you choose to implement it in your unit. There are many thought-provoking questions you might ask before/during/after this fun winter activity for kids:

What other animals might you find outside during the winter season?
Why do you think polar bears are white?
What is your favorite thing to do in winter?

What Can Preschoolers Learn From a Printable Outdoor Scavenger Hunt?

preschool themed SCavenger hunt

TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS LEARN IMPORTANT SKILLS WHEN THEY ENGAGE WITH SCAVENGER HUNTS, CLUES, AND SEARCHING FOR ITEMS.

When young kids engage in anything from a book scavenger hunt to a nature scavenger hunt, they employ important skills that will be used for lots of future learning.

Problem-solving
Observation
Compare/contrast
Teamwork
Perseverance
Reasoning

Winter theme scavenger hunt pages and books.

Why Are Free Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids Valuable?

Aside from the fact that kids will run wild whenever given the opportunity, hunting for objects develops important skills.

Develop a Child’s Creativity

Crafts for kids aren’t the only way we can help students develop creativity. A scavenger hunt helps them think and problem solve while using clues to find specific objects.

Improve Observational Skills

Observation is important when it comes to learning how to read. Why not help preschoolers develop those skills early by searching for specific objects with specific characteristics.

Encourage Teamwork

Whether you have students work in pairs or teams, a free printable winter scavenger hunt is an ideal opportunity to get them working together towards a common goal.

Develop Perseverance

Not all of the items might be easily found, which isn’t a bad thing! Children will learn to stick with a task, follow through, or possibly adapt for items that simply aren’t there.

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How To Use This Easy Preschool Winter Themed Activity for Kids

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Using the Free Scavenger Hunt Ideas Outside

Group your students accordingly.

Decide whether you want them to cross off the items when they find them, or draw a picture.

Set a time limit, or provide an additional activity for groups to do as they complete the scavenger hunt.

Adapt to Indoor

If weather isn’t on your side, adapt the hunt for indoors by hiding as many of the items as you can in the classroom or common area, if possible.

Book Scavenger Hunt

Use the same scavenger hunt pages, but challenge kids to find each item in a classroom book! This is a great indoor activity for when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Snap a Picture

If you have technology available that allows students to take pictures, you can require them to snap a photo of each item before they check it off the list.

Our Favorite Winter Theme Books:

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Once your child’s creativity is sparked with this fun activity, take it a step further with these engaging resources:

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Sneezy the Snowman There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow! Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter Over and Under the Snow Winter Wonderland (National Geographic Kids) Animals in Winter (Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science) If You Were a Kid at the Iditarod (If You Were a Kid) The Story of Snow: The Science of Winter’s Wonder (Weather Books for Kids, Winter Children’s Books, Science Kids Books) The Mitten The Snowflake The Snowy Day (Picture Puffin Books Book 1) All About Weather: A First Weather Book for Kids Winter Sleep: A Hibernation Story Winter Dance Lu, the Little Ladybug and the Great Winter (Ladybug Lu Collection Book 3) Learning to Ski with Mr. Magee: (Read Aloud Books, Series Books for Kids, Books for Early Readers) The Long Winter: Little House, Book 6

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