Christmas Present Scavenger Hunt for Kids

24 rhyming clues that turn the last present of Christmas morning into a treasure hunt through your own home. Two sets for two ages: big picture clues for little ones, riddles for big kids. Both lead to the same 12 spots, so siblings can hunt side by side.

PICTURE CLUES · AGES 3 TO 6

• 12 cards, each with a big picture of the spot, its name and a short rhyme to read together
• Pre-readers follow the picture; early readers sound out the word

RIDDLE CLUES · AGES 7 TO 12

• 12 four-line rhyming riddles that never name the answer
• Every riddle points to a common household spot: the tree, stockings, refrigerator, cereal box, kitchen table, couch, TV, bookshelf, bed, bathtub, washing machine and shoes by the door
• A small spot letter (A to L) on every card, so grown-ups can sort cards without reading the riddles

SETUP, DONE FOR YOU

• How the hunt works: setup in 15 minutes the night before, with safe-spot tips
• Answer key with all 12 spots, both clues and exactly where to hide the next card
• Setup map: a filled example route through a home, room to room, ending at the gift
• Hiding order: a filled example + a fillable sheet (spot, card, where it leads, done)

CARDS TO MAKE IT YOURS

• 4 start cards with fillable names (little + big kid versions)
• 4 "final gift" cards with fillable To and From, to tape to the hidden present
• 8 editable blank clues: 4 picture clues (draw or glue a picture) + 4 riddle cards, all fillable

WHAT'S INCLUDED (18 pages)
Welcome page with contents, how it works, the 12 spots + answer key, setup map, hiding order example + fillable, 3 pages of picture clues, 3 pages of riddle clues, start cards, final gift cards and 2 pages of editable blank clues.

HOW EDITING WORKS

The PDF is fillable. Open it in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to type names, your hiding order, the gift card and your own clues, then print. Prefer pen? Everything prints beautifully blank too.

SIZES AND FORMATS

• 2 PDF files: US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4
• Clue cards print 4 per page with cut lines (3.75 × 4.85 in); cardstock recommended
• Use any 6 to 12 spots, in any order. The cards aren't numbered.
• Ink-friendly: line art on a soft ivory background (or print on pure white)

PLEASE NOTE

• This is an instant digital download. Nothing will be shipped.
• For personal use only. Please don't resell or share the files.
• Colors can look a little different depending on your screen and printer.
• No trademarked characters or brands are used. All writing and line art are original.
• Designed by Rooted & Refined with help from digital tools; cover and listing photos are editorial concept images created with digital tools.