Classroom treasure hunt

Twelve clues around a typical classroom, from the whiteboard to the lost property box. A good first-week activity to learn where things are.

Name for the PDFClues in hunt order, one per line: clue | where it leads

The teacher writes on me in rows. Look where the marker squeaks and goes! | The whiteboard
I'm full of books for you to read. Look on my shelves for the clue you need! | The class library
I have a face and two hands, but I cannot clap. Look just below me! | Under the clock
Pop your pencil in and turn. A sharp new point is what you'll earn! | The pencil sharpener
I'm round and blue and green and spin, with every country printed in. | The globe
Scraps of paper go in me. Look inside, but carefully! | The recycling box
Your coat and bag hang here all day. Look where they wait while you play! | The coat pegs
I let the sunshine in all day. Look on the ledge below, I say! | The window sill
The teacher sits at me to mark. Look on top, it's not too dark! | The teacher's desk
Turn my tap and wash your hands. Look where the soap and water stand! | The sink
Our best work is pinned on me. Look on the wall for all to see! | The display board
Lost a hat or a water bottle? Look where lost things wait to be found! | The lost property box

0 cards. The last page tells you where to hide each card. Nothing is uploaded.

Per page

Paper

Free: every card you write, with cut lines and the host sheet. No sign-up, no watermark on the cards.

Preview (first card)

Tips for teachers

Run it in the first week so new students learn where everything is kept.
Pair a confident reader with a newer reader.
Set a rule: walk, don't run, and put each clue back after reading it.

Questions

How many clues are in this classroom hunt?

12. Delete any clue for a place you don't have; the host sheet updates to match.

Where do I hide the cards?

The last page of the PDF is a host sheet: give clue 1 to the players, then hide each other card where the clue before it points.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark on the cards.

Classroom treasure hunt

Tips for teachers

Questions

How many clues are in this classroom hunt?

Where do I hide the cards?

Is it free?

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