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☀️ Summer treasure hunt

Google Classroom

When it is too hot to go outside, bring the adventure indoors. A summery treasure hunt with clues about popsicles, the beach and lazy days, ending under the living room table.

Before you start

  • Print the clues, fold each one, and hide it in the spot the clue before it points to. Hand the first clue to the kids to start.
  • Play indoors during the hottest hours, and have a water bottle ready for every player.
  • If a clue is in the freezer, a grown-up opens it, and the note goes in a zip bag so it stays dry.

The clues (cut along the dashed lines)

  1. Clue 1
    It's blazing outside, but my popsicles are cold, Peek in the freezer, with a grown-up, be bold!
  2. Clue 2
    After the pool or the beach we dry you off fast, Look by the towels, you're on the right path at last!
  3. Clue 3
    In summer you wear flip-flops on your feet, Look by the shoes where they line up so neat!
  4. Clue 4
    Summer sun shines through me every morning so bright, Look on my ledge, there's a clue in plain sight!
  5. Clue 5
    In summer a cool shower is such a treat, Peek in the dry tub, the clue's by your feet!
  6. Clue 6
    On summer vacation you sleep in till noon, Lift up the pillow, you'll find it soon!
  7. Clue 7
    In summer there's time for a really long tale, Look on the bookshelf, the clue's there without fail!
  8. Clue 8
    Summer vacation's the best time of year, Look under the living room table, the treasure's here!
Show the answers (for the grown-up)
  1. In the freezer (a grown-up opens it)
  2. By the bathroom towels
  3. By the shoes at the front door
  4. On the windowsill
  5. In the bathtub (dry)
  6. Under a pillow
  7. On the bookshelf
  8. Under the living room table

Answer key (for the grown-up)

  1. In the freezer (a grown-up opens it)
  2. By the bathroom towels
  3. By the shoes at the front door
  4. On the windowsill
  5. In the bathtub (dry)
  6. Under a pillow
  7. On the bookshelf
  8. Under the living room table

The treasure

A popsicle for every child, a water blaster, or a new book for the summer.

Questions and answers

Is this treasure hunt for indoors or outdoors?

It is written for indoors, so you can play during the hottest part of the day. For outdoor fun, try the backyard or park hunts.

How do I keep a clue dry in the freezer?

Seal the note in a small zip bag, and let a grown-up open the freezer door when the kids get there.

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