Christmas Scavenger Hunt (printable)
A Christmas scavenger hunt with things to find around the house, such as a bell, tinsel, a Christmas card and something that sparkles. Switch to a backyard, park or beach list for an outdoor hunt, and shuffle for a different sheet for each team.
How to use this page
- Choose a hunt: indoors at home, outside in the backyard, park or beach, or a Christmas lights walk.
- Choose 12, 16 or 20 things to find, and add the hunters' names if you like.
- Press Shuffle the list for a different set, so each child or team can have their own sheet.
- Press Print, hand out pencils and set a time limit.
About this Christmas printable
Scavenger hunts keep a group of children busy while the adults finish the cooking, and they work across ages if older children pair with younger ones. The indoor list uses things that are usually around the house at Christmas. The outdoor list suits a summer Christmas in the backyard, at the park or at the beach, with finds like a gum nut, a feather and a cloud shaped like an animal, and it reminds children to look rather than pick. Set a time limit and give a small prize for the most finds.
Tips
- Pair younger children with older ones, so that reading is not a barrier.
- For a lights walk, go just after dark and take a torch for reading the list.
- Give a small prize for the most items found, or for the best find of the night.
- Ask children to describe or draw what they found, not to pick it.
Common questions
How long does a hunt take?
About 20 to 40 minutes for 16 items, depending on the age of the children and the area you search.
Is it safe for young children?
Yes, with an adult. The sheets remind hunters to stay with an adult, keep away from roads and look without touching plants and animals.
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