List of free printable scavenger hunts for kids.

Free Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Want to get your students’ attention? Send them on a goose chase! Scavenger hunts work to engage students on a myriad of topics, subjects, and themes. We have a TON of free printable kids’ scavenger hunts.

On Life Over C’s you’ll find:

  • Themed scavenger hunts
  • Sight word hunts and I Spy games
  • Printable mini books that pair hunting with reading

Your preschoolers and kindergarteners can work on:

  • Observing
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Teamwork
  • Gross and fine motor skills
  • Reading, math, science

These scavenger hunts for kindergarten and preschool liven up any subject all year long. Bring it indoors to spice up a rainy day, or stay outside during beautiful weather.

Kindergarten and Preschool Sight Word Hunts

Each sight word printable hunt includes opportunities to find common words, decode them, write them, spell them, and more!

These sight word games for kindergarten and preschool are the perfect addition to any beginning literacy program.

Kindergarten and Preschool Treasure Hunt Printables

Each print & go activity includes opportunities for students to search for a list of items, pictures, or words. Then, they will exercise fine motor muscles by writing/drawing what they find. In addition, they will have opportunities to enhance oral language with conversations around the theme of the hunt.

You could even give them camera access to encourage a photo scavenger hunt by snapping pics of all those found items.

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Our Favorite I Spy Books for Kids:

We can’t live without these!

Spark interest with a fun outdoor/indoor scavenger hunt, then take it a step further with these engaging resources:

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 I Spy: A Book of Picture RiddlesI Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles  I Spy A to Z: A Book of Picture RiddlesI Spy A to Z: A Book of Picture Riddles  I Spy Fun House: A Book of Picture RiddlesI Spy Fun House: A Book of Picture Riddles  I Spy AnimalsI Spy Animals  I Spy NumbersI Spy Numbers  I Spy Little Animals: A Book of Picture RiddlesI Spy Little Animals: A Book of Picture Riddles  I Spy Little BookI Spy Little Book  I Spy Funny Teeth (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)I Spy Funny Teeth (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)  Scholastic reader, Level 1: I Spy 4 Picture Riddle BooksScholastic reader, Level 1: I Spy 4 Picture Riddle Books  I Spy an Egg in a Nest (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)I Spy an Egg in a Nest (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)  I Spy a Dinosaur’s Eye (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)I Spy a Dinosaur's Eye (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)  I Spy a School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)I Spy a School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)  I Spy Ultimate Challenger: A Book of Picture RiddlesI Spy Ultimate Challenger: A Book of Picture Riddles  I Spy Super ChallengerI Spy Super Challenger  I Spy School Days: A Book of Picture RiddlesI Spy School Days: A Book of Picture Riddles

 

I Spy and Scavenger Hunt Sets

Children learn by exploring the world around them. This list of scavenger hunts helps teachers encourage observation and exploration of a variety of themes and subjects all year long. Every hunt has room for differentiation, so you can adjust for older kids or special needs.

Important skills learned while searching items and solving clues will readily transfer to other academic areas, like reading and math! I know I’ve even enjoyed an adult scavenger hunt before!

Teach your students how to play a scavenger hunt early in the year! Then you can plan one for every theme! And don’t be surprised when they start planning one for their birthday party!

More Scavenger Hunt Games and Gear!

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 Mollybee Kids Outdoor Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at The Park, A Cooperative Family Game and Outdoor Learning Activity for Active Kids 2 and Up, Seek and Find Items and Complete Activity PromptsMollybee Kids Outdoor Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at The Park, A Cooperative Family Game and Outdoor Learning Activity for Active Kids 2 and Up, Seek and Find Items and Complete Activity Prompts Scavenger Hunt Game for Kids Ages 4-8 from Magma Games – Outdoor Activities for Kids Ages 4-8 – Card Based Camping Games – Charades for Kids Activities for Kids – Nature Seek & Find It GameScavenger Hunt Game for Kids Ages 4-8 from Magma Games - Outdoor Activities for Kids Ages 4-8 - Card Based Camping Games - Charades for Kids Activities for Kids - Nature Seek & Find It Game Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore Indoor/Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Play Set – 80 Double-Sided CardsMelissa & Doug Let’s Explore Indoor/Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Play Set – 80 Double-Sided Cards MOLLYBEE KIDS Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at Home, A Cooperative Family Game and Indoor Learning Activity for Active Kids 2 and Up, Seek and Find Items and Complete Activity PromptsMOLLYBEE KIDS Toddler Scavenger Hunt Cards at Home, A Cooperative Family Game and Indoor Learning Activity for Active Kids 2 and Up, Seek and Find Items and Complete Activity Prompts Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Indoor Card Game for KidsFind and Seek Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Indoor Card Game for Kids Outdoor Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 – Kids Games – Seek and Find Scavenger Hunt Card Game – Summer Fun Outside Yard Camping Activities for Family Toddlers Age 3-5 8-12Outdoor Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 - Kids Games - Seek and Find Scavenger Hunt Card Game - Summer Fun Outside Yard Camping Activities for Family Toddlers Age 3-5 8-12 Chalk and Chuckles Smart Sticks Scavenger Hunt Game for Kids 5+ Years, Fun Family Game, Indoor, Outdoor Activities, Educational Game Kids Ages 4 -10Chalk and Chuckles Smart Sticks Scavenger Hunt Game for Kids 5+ Years, Fun Family Game, Indoor, Outdoor Activities, Educational Game Kids Ages 4 -10 Rivajam Nature Scavenger Hunt Games for Kids, Toddlers & Family Fun | | Educational Outdoor Toys & Treasure Hunt Family Games for Kids Learning | Backyard & Outdoor Camping Games for Kids Ages 4-8Rivajam Nature Scavenger Hunt Games for Kids, Toddlers & Family Fun | | Educational Outdoor Toys & Treasure Hunt Family Games for Kids Learning | Backyard & Outdoor Camping Games for Kids Ages 4-8 Find and Seek Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Indoor Card Game for Kids, Beach EditionFind and Seek Scavenger Hunt Outdoor Indoor Card Game for Kids, Beach Edition Kids Outdoor Games-Seek and Find Scavenger Hunt Game – Outdoor Games for Kids Ages 3-5 4-8 5-7 8-12 – Outside Camping Games for FamiliesKids Outdoor Games-Seek and Find Scavenger Hunt Game - Outdoor Games for Kids Ages 3-5 4-8 5-7 8-12 - Outside Camping Games for Families Spanish Scavenger Hunt for Kids | Spanish Board Games for Kids | Reviewing Sight Words Card Game for Class | Juegos en Español para NiñosSpanish Scavenger Hunt for Kids | Spanish Board Games for Kids | Reviewing Sight Words Card Game for Class | Juegos en Español para Niños I’m Not Acting Suspiciously I’m on a Scavenger Hunt T-ShirtI'm Not Acting Suspiciously I'm on a Scavenger Hunt T-Shirt

 

Write the Room Poster and Scavenger Hunt Sets

Shapes and colors are key components of early learning. Go beyond worksheets with these adorable, themed sets of shapes and colors with ready-made I Spy games included!

You won’t need to learn how to make a scavenger hunt for kids because we’ve done all the work for you.

Students can then, “Write the Room” as they find hidden color/shape names.

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