Fun Free Kids Christmas Scavenger Hunt -3 Printable Versions
Our free Christmas scavenger hunt comes with 3 different versions and is the perfect way to celebrate this time of year whether it’s in the classroom, on Christmas morning, or just something fun to do over winter break.
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The whole family will love this Christmas holiday scavenger hunt as you look high and low to find all of the themed items. This is a great activity to do seasonally so we have made several different versions – spring scavenger hunt, bug and insect hunt, July 4th scavenger hunt, back to school scavenger hunt, camping (and campground) scavenger hunt, and hunts for the fall and Thanksgiving.
Our Christmas version is a little different because it comes with 3, including clue cards.
While this is always on our list of holiday fun, at the beginning of December we do an advent calendar (free printable), along with Christmas lights bingo because we love going around and seeing all of the displays (one of my favorite Christmas traditions!).
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🌟What’s Included
You will receive two versions of the Christmas scavenger hunt game. One has pictures and words, so it’s perfect for younger kids, including ones who can’t read just yet.
The other printable doesn’t have scavenger hunt clues. Instead it has every letter of the alphabet, you can find something that starts with each letter. Middle school, high school kids, and older kids like a real challenge.
Then there’s the one with 24 clue cards.
Basically you still give them the first clue, then they use the rest to find the others. Once all of the clues have been found you can lead them to a basket or small gift.
If you are doing this on Christmas day for a big gift, that is where the last clue will be.
There’s also an answer key included, so you know where to place the cards and the different locations.
📌What You’ll Need
Paper – to print the game and scavenger hunt clues on.
Scissors or paper trimmer – to cut out Christmas scavenger hunt clues if you are using that version.
Pens/pencils – if you are using the the seek and find versions.
*Optional – laminator or sheet protectors – this is a great way to make the scavenger hunts reusable without using tons of ink and paper. They also have self laminating sheets that are a little more expensive, but you don’t have to have the actual machine.
✨Ways to Use the Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Here are a few different ways that you can the scavenger hunt list.
- Simply find the list of items and check them off as you go.
- Have a competition and see who can complete the entire list first (great for older kids to create a little bit of a challenge).
- Set a time limit and see who can find the most during that period.
- Bring a small bag or basket and collect the items you can on the christmas scavenger hunt printable.
- Turn it into a photo scavenger hunt where you snap pictures with your phone. At the end of the hunt everyone can compare photos.
- Offer non-candy treats such as small toys or a special surprise at the end. Younger children like finding little things all the way through the hunt.
- If you are doing this in the classroom, you can split the kids up into small groups to make it go a little faster.
👇How to Download and Print
After entering your email address, you will receive a download link via email
Download the hunts to your computer. These are delivered in a US Letter PDF format.
Open and print as many as you need
Once you have the Christmas scavenger hunt riddles, use scissors or a trimmer to cut them out.
💡Helpful Tips
- Slip the Christmas themed scavenger hunt into a page protector and use dry-erase markers. This is a great way to reuse it over and over without having to print more.
- For the highest quality use heavy card stock.
- Check ink levels before printing. No printer? Local print shops can help, and they are usually reasonably priced or you can check an online print shop.
- If you need another size other than US Letter, check your printer settings.
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Merry Christmas you guys! We hope you have found the perfect activity to get the kids and family in the Christmas spirit! Printables are such an easy way to add a little more fun and excitement, plus they make great classroom activities for parties or during kids’ free time. What other Christmas break festivities do you have planned?
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