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20 Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Clues for Kids

Twenty rhyming clue cards for an indoor Christmas treasure hunt โ€” print them, hide them in order, and watch the kids dash around the house.

๐ŸŽ„ 20 rhyming clues๐Ÿ  Indoor hiding spots๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Free printable PDF๐Ÿง’ Ages 4โ€“10

How to set it up

  1. Print the 20 clue cards from the free PDF below and cut them apart.
  2. Hide them in order. Clue 1 goes under the tree; each clue's hiding spot is listed with it. Clue 1 leads kids to clue 2's spot, and so on.
  3. Hide a treasure at the final spot โ€” candy, stickers, or a small gift under the tree.
  4. Hand them clue 1 and let the hunt begin! Takes 15โ€“25 minutes.
๐Ÿ–จ๏ธ Free printable PDF
All 20 rhyming clue cards, ready to cut out and hide. No sign-up needed.
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The 20 rhyming clues

Clue 1 โ†’ Under the tree: "Your first clue is hiding where the Christmas tree stands tall - look beneath its branches, the lowest ones of all!"
Clue 2 โ†’ In the fridge: "To find clue two, don't be slow - check where the cold milk and the leftovers go!"
Clue 3 โ†’ Couch cushions: "Clue three is waiting, oh what fun - behind the cushions where you sit in the sun!"
Clue 4 โ†’ Cookie jar: "For clue four, tiptoe with care - peek inside the cookie jar sitting there!"
Clue 5 โ†’ Under a pillow: "Clue five is hiding, take a peep - where you lay your sleepy head to sleep!"
Clue 6 โ†’ In the freezer: "Clue six is chilly, brrr, what a blast - look in the freezer, and be fast!"
Clue 7 โ†’ Coat closet: "For clue seven, don't make a peep - check the closet where the winter coats sleep!"
Clue 8 โ†’ Bookshelf: "Clue eight is where the stories are read - on the shelf of books beside your bed!"
Clue 9 โ†’ Behind bathroom mirror: "For clue nine, give a knock-knock cheer - it's taped behind the bathroom mirror!"
Clue 10 โ†’ Under the doormat: "Clue ten is hiding in plain sight - under the mat by the door so bright!"
Clue 11 โ†’ Laundry basket: "For clue eleven, use your nose - where the dirty socks and laundry goes!"
Clue 12 โ†’ Piano or speaker: "Clue twelve is where the music plays - check the piano (or the speaker) today!"
Clue 13 โ†’ Inside a shoe: "For clue thirteen, don't be blue - look inside your left shoe!"
Clue 14 โ†’ Kitchen cabinet: "Clue fourteen's where the dishes gleam - inside the cabinet, if you know what I mean!"
Clue 15 โ†’ Board game shelf: "For clue fifteen, take a ride - check the shelf where the board games hide!"
Clue 16 โ†’ Behind the curtains: "Clue sixteen's warm and toasty too - behind the curtain, peekaboo!"
Clue 17 โ†’ Under the table: "For clue seventeen, don't delay - under the table where you play!"
Clue 18 โ†’ Kitchen drawer: "Clue eighteen's with the pots and pans - in the kitchen drawer, use your hands!"
Clue 19 โ†’ On top of the fridge: "For clue nineteen, look up high - on top of the fridge, reach for the sky!"
Clue 20 โ†’ Back under the tree (treasure!): "The last clue's where the magic ends - your treasure's waiting, gather round friends! Run back to where the tree stands tall - the biggest gift is for you all!"

Tips for grown-ups

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Frequently asked questions

How do you set up a Christmas scavenger hunt for kids?

Print the 20 clue cards from the free PDF, cut them apart, and hide each clue at its location in order โ€” clue 1 leads to clue 2's hiding spot, and so on. Hide a small treasure (candy, stickers, or a gift) at the final spot under the tree.

What ages is this scavenger hunt for?

The rhyming clues were written for ages 4โ€“10. Younger kids can hunt in teams with an older sibling or parent reading the clues aloud; older kids can race to finish first.

How long does the scavenger hunt take?

About 15โ€“25 minutes for 20 clues, depending on ages. For a shorter hunt, just use the first 10 clues and hide the treasure at clue 10's spot.

Can I use these clues outdoors?

The clues were written for indoor hiding spots, which makes them weather-proof. For an outdoor version, hide clues around the yard or porch and adjust the rhymes to match.