Holiday Scavenger Hunt
scavenger hunt · ages 4-10 · easy
Editorial team · Published October 5, 2026
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The WildPrintables Team is delighted to share our Holiday Scavenger Hunt Checklist, a charming activity designed to bring smiles! This printable features a festive colored banner at the top, proclaiming its title, with the instruction "Check off each one you find!" neatly tucked underneath. Below, you'll discover a list of 12 distinct holiday-themed items to locate, each with a crisp checkbox ready for action. Finding "Under Cozy Blanket" or "Beside Shiny Ball" and then marking that box is incredibly satisfying for little hands, building momentum as they work through the whole list.
To tackle this holiday hunt, encourage your child to start with the easiest items they spot first, building confidence and excitement. Perhaps they see something "Near Tall Tree" right away, or they notice a detail "Behind Red Ribbon." Checking off these immediate finds can motivate them to keep searching for the trickier spots like "Inside Empty Box" or "Under Warm Hat," making the entire activity a rewarding quest.
For a practical tip, consider laminating this checklist after printing! This allows your child to use a dry-erase marker to check off their discoveries again and again, turning it into a reusable holiday tradition. It's also perfect for playing in small groups, where children can take turns finding an item or race to see who can complete their laminated list first, fostering friendly competition and observation skills.
Teacher notes
Skills practiced
- Observation and attention to detail
- Vocabulary and reading short item names
- Following a checklist to completion
- Teamwork and turn-taking in a small group
Suggested use in class
- Walk-and-find around the playground or school grounds
- Indoor version: hide the items in the classroom before students arrive
Time estimate
15–20 minutes
Materials
- Printed page
- Pencil or crayon
- Clipboard (optional)
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Frequently asked questions
Can we reuse the hunt more than once?
Yes — laminate a copy and check items off with a dry-erase marker, then wipe it clean for the next round. The same list plays differently on another day, because the finds are rarely the same twice, and a second round against a timer (or with siblings racing each other) keeps it fresh.
Where can we play this scavenger hunt?
Wherever its theme fits: every item on the Holiday Scavenger Hunt is something kids spot on their own, not something an adult hides first, so there is nothing to set up. Read the list together first so younger kids know what they're hunting for, then let them lead.
Is this a good quiet-time activity for a preschooler?
It's one of the best: print two or three pages, set out crayons, and you have a genuinely screen-free 20 minutes. A dedicated "quiet-time folder" of favorite printables makes the routine stick.