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Cute Pond Nature Journal For Kids

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published date: March 28, 2023
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This Pond Nature Journal for Kids is so much fun! Get the kids outside exploring all they can find with this pond scavenger hunt! It’s a great way to look at the beauty of nature together as a family! Just print, and get the search started with nature journaling. You’re sure to see the beauty and get in your steps for the day! 

super cute pond nature journal for kid printable worksheets

Nature journaling is a fun outdoor activity for families. There are many benefits of nature and journaling is the perfect way to get fresh air, explore your surroundings, or look at the living world differently. Nature journaling can be done with kids, adults, friends, and family. Explore ponds, creeks, rivers, fields, trails, mountains, and more.

Today we will look at what is nature journal, how to create your own nature journal, and our fun pond life journal for young kids.

What is Nature Journaling?

In the same way that one records their thoughts and feelings, nature journaling can be done in parallel. Nature journaling is simply writing down one’s experiences and illustrations in response to the natural world. It’s a relaxing outdoor activity not only for adults but for children too. This fun outdoor activity connects the writer with the great outdoors and living world. Nature journals can be self lead through creative and free thought. Alternatively, nature journaling can be directed using nature observation worksheets or fun outdoor scavenger hunt printables.

How to Start a Nature Journal

To start a nature journal, grab paper and a pencil. That’s it. Free form is a great way to start writing and illustrating the observations you see in our natural world. Keep your paper together in a binder, folder, or notebook to create an exploration journal. A journal can be done over a short period of time like during a day or weekend. Nature journaling can also be done over a long series of time creating a lifelong diary or nature logbook.

How does an observation journal work?

The fun part about having a journal full of observations is that everyone’s will be different. The goal of nature journaling is broad. Journal entries can record changes in animal tracks, sketches of the outdoor environment, or even fictional stories about the environment one’s in.

kids exploring a pond

If freeform is less your jam, we have something fun for you. Learn about our pond life explorer nature journal for young kids. This printable journal set can be used as pondlife activities for preschoolers and a list of their discoveries. Alternatively, take it as part of an outdoor family hike and create your very own exploration nature journal for the family. All the prompts are right there, just waiting to be completed!

Let’s take a look!

Pond Life Activities Printable

I don’t know how often we’ve looked at a pond and just kept walking. But when you take the time to slow down and look at all the beauty, there are so many things to see! In this pond life science activities printable set, experience nature by creating your own pond-life nature journal observations.

The fun part about searching and looking for things related to a pond is that everyone gets to be a part of the fun. We’ve used this activity during sleepovers, campouts, hikes, and even just a fun family day where we put the screens down, and spent time together, face to face.

Included in this pond printable activity:

  • Pond Explorer Cover Page
  • Pond Observations Journal
  • Pond Explorer Reflection Questions
  • Pond Explorer Nature Scavenger Hunt List (written)
  • Pond Explorer Outdoor Scavenger Hunt List (with photo prompts)

For many of these natural journaling printables, print as many as you need to make multiple observations. There are prompts to help everyone know what to write or draw, but after that, it’s how they see and perceive it. An observation journal is an easy way to slow down and enjoy the time.

Make sure to grab this nature journal for kids! It has two outdoor scavenger hunts plus nature journal ideas! It’s great for preschoolers, young readers, and early learners!

Nature Observation Worksheets

printable natural journaling for kids at the pond

First, see these nature observation journal prompts. Write the date,t time, weather conditions, location, and season. Draw different things you see on your adventure. Make a checklist of fun things you found and keep fun journal notes.

You can also make pond observations with a fun animal and plant journal. Answer nature journal questions that lead to observations about your pond including …

  • What did you learn about your visit to the pond?
  • What would you like to learn about the pond?
  • What can you do to improve pond life and pond ecosystems?

Nature Scavenger Hunts

printable nature scavenger hunt ideas for kids at the pond

Kids love outdoor exploration through a nature scavenger hunt. The pond life activities worksheet includes two types of pond outdoor scavenger hunts including a Pond Scavenger Hunt for Nature and a Pond Scavenger Hunt with Photos.

Find some of the following things at the pond…

  • Duck
  • Frog
  • Lily Pad
  • Dragonflies
  • Birds
  • Insects

For literacy activities, the scavenger hunt with words is meant for emergent readers and older kids who can read. The scavenger hunt with pictures is meant for young kids who did visual images of pond items they can look at and find on their own.  Pair up older explorers and younger kids and do both!

Let each child create a check or circle over their items found so little learners can work on their fine motor skills during the small pond theme activities.

More Ideas for Nature Journaling at the Pond

Don’t forget to change it up to work for your needs!  Make this printable nature journal for kids your own! You can use it just like it is or change it to something new.

Some fun ideas to personalize this pond life nature journal includes…

Have a fun prize

Don’t forget the prize and make it a friendly competition. It’s always fun to motivate people with a prize! If you can think of fun pond prizes, that is even better. A small prize would be gummy worms (to be like fishing worms!) and a larger prize could even be a fishing pole! Hit the dollar store to see what you can find.

Keep track as you go

If you want to make a point system, adding a counting element is a fun way. Have everyone count how many frogs they find, count the lilypads, and more! This turns the fun into a math activity. I think that we ended up counting 15 frogs and over 30 lilypads on our outdoor pond adventure. We all had a blast using this as our basis! There are so many things that you’ll see that you can add to the list as well. Have fun with it and go with the flow coming up with new ideas as you explore.

Collect fun things

Scientists and naturalists will enjoy having a small bucket or bag to carry the items they collect. Bring your fun trinkets back to the classroom and look at such items under a microscope.  You can use such items to make your own nature arts & crafts or add to a fun hands-on nature sensory bin.

Add a photo contest

You’ll undoubtedly see a ton of really cool things while you’re looking around the pond. See who can take the best picture and share it with everyone! Use the nature treasure hunt to create your own photo scavenger hunt with pond items or photograph things not found in the outdoor treasure hunt like…

  • Pond patterns
  • Eggs, tadpoles, and frogs to create your own illustrated frog life cycle
  • Turtles
  • Cloud patterns

May the best photo win. Use your photos to add to your nature journal scrapbook.

This outdoor pond printable is easy to use and fun as well! Get ready to be in a friendly competition with the kids because you will look for everything, just like they are!

What ages can participate in this pond journal activity?

kids having fun at a pond with a fishing pole

These pond life journal activities can be used for those young and old. Anyone who holds observation skills. There are endless ways that you can use this fun nature journal. Take it to the preschool classroom with toddlers. Share the skills of a naturalist and call each of your young tots scientists as they explore nature. You can also print these field guides for a family vacation or a fun trip to the countryside. Carry a magnifying glass, binoculars, a notebook, a writing utensil, and a bucket to collect fun things.

Once the weather starts to warm up, it’s the perfect time to get outside and get started with naturalists of all ages.

Pond Nature Journal PDF

Have fun with this printable natural journal activity pack! It’s the perfect way to explore anything and everything that is near and in the pond!

printable pond life activities for preschoolers

All you need to do is download this Pond Activities Nature Printable PDF and get out the door! Don’t stress if you can’t find everything – just remember to have fun! (You can print the PDF in black and white as well!)

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More Outdoor Journaling Ideas for Kids

Want to begin more themed journaling? Take a look at these nature journaling examples that you can use with kids. Each of these printable outdoor activities can be adapted into outdoor journaling or taking notes about nature observations.

Camping Journal

First, take a look at this camping journal for kids. This free printable outdoor journal for kids includes the camper’s profile page, camping 101 facts, coloring page, camping friends information, camping memories page, camping lessons page, a photo wall or camping scrapbook, and a camping drawing page.  Pin to Pinterest.

Hiking Journal

Be sure to check out the free printable Hiking Journal and Hiking Trails Bucket List! This outdoor sports activity includes a list of some of the best hiking trails in the US. At each location, keep notes about the trail observations including trail conditions, the distance walked, the time it took, the terrain, and more.  This nature journal for families can be printed as many times as you’d like keeping a full index of nature observations on the hiking trails you take. Pin to Pinterest.

Bullet Journaling

Bullet journaling is an excellent resource for journaling about nature. Instead of a blank page or page with lines, a bullet journal (or BoJo) is a series of dots. The writing connects the dots to create beautiful graphics, calendars, notes, sketches, and more. Similar to a wreck journal, it’s a free page for free thought and freedom of direction. Pin to Pinterest.

Outdoor Hunt for Kids

One of the best ways to explore the outdoors is to move around and not stay in one place. This Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is perfect for exploration in your own backyard. If you are at a campsite, use this Camping Scavenger Hunt instead to explore fields, lakes, the fireside, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

20 Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for Kids

I Spy Nature

This nature walk activity pack is perfect for young scientists. Teachers can use it as lesson plans or parents can use it as a weekend adventure. It includes a nature color wheel, a cloud spotter window, a nature walk scavenger hunt, and a leaf spotter. It’s a different way o look at nature when fun little printables for kids.

kids nature walk scavenger hunt printable pdf

Outdoor Activities for Kids

Once you finish your outdoor journaling, enjoy the outdoors. These Outdoor Minute to Win it Games are full of fun activities for kids and adults. These games will release endorphins. Fresh oxygen, laughter, and fun games create a memorable experience.  Pin to Pinterest.

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Virtual Scavenger Hunt for Zoom, Skype, or Text

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published date: March 21, 2023
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Who says you must be in the same room as family and friends to do a fun activity? This virtual scavenger hunt proves that technology and clues can go hand in hand! Adults and teens can use the clues on the screen to find things around the house and race against one another. This is so much fun for a rainy day or a great way to plan a fun activity with those that you can’t be with physically at the moment. 

Sometimes, taking a break from the screen isn’t what we all want to do. This is especially true with rainy days, down days, holidays, or just times that you’re missing someone that you can’t be with.

This is where having an online scavenger hunt is a great idea! It steps up the routine phone call or online game. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and even 3rd cousins can grab a phone, tablet, or computer. With one of those electronic devices, all you need next is a will to play – perhaps a bit of youthful energy.

The fun part about this editable scavenger hunt is that you can use the options listed or easily make up your own. This means that you can use the template over and over again so that it never gets old. With each new virtual game, twist up the virtual scavenger hunt list with your own desires and likes. Even fit your clues into any holiday or special occasion.

Not interested in changing it up? No problem. Best of all, even if you play the same game over and over, your answers will be different as the candy you had in the house in October might not be the same candy you have at home in March. Getting started with this scavenger hunt for adults is as simple as downloading the file, having a good internet connection, and allowing the fun searching to begin!

Who will be the winner? Only time will tell!

What age is this scavenger hunt for?

There is no age limit on this scavenger hunt. However, this virtual treasure hunt is best geared toward adults and teens because it requires a smartphone, computer, or tablet. In addition, the virtual treasure hunt really brings out a youthful competitive spirit in adults – reminding adults, they can have fun too!

Play with…

  • Adults
  • Teens
  • Grandparents
  • Family
  • Friends

That doesn’t mean that kids can’t join in on the fun. In this case, it is best to have an adult or pair older kids with younger kids for help.

What are the rules of scavenger hunts?

This is a find-it-fast virtual scavenger hunt though it can be played in person too.

The best part about scavenger hunts is that the rules are totally basic. With this printable, 36 scavenger hunt clues are already ready to go. Since the digital file PDF is editable, there is plenty of room for you to add your own.

smartphone texting game for adults - printable virtual scavenger hunt game

It’s always a good idea to set some basic rules so that everyone is on the same page.

  1. Decide on a moderator. This person will send a group text for each item to collect. This can be done over a smartphone, Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, etc. They will end the text with go wait for all players to return a photo of the item. The text will look like “First item is something striped… and go!”
  2. Write down the first person to deliver a photo of the item over text or return the item in person or over video.

Figure out if you’re going to take pictures of items to text or if showing the items on the screen works for all. Also, if someone is using a computer and can’t take it with them, you’ll have to make it so that they can bring the item to the room to show on the screen as well. In fact, if you do it this way, you won’t have to get dizzy watching all of the players run through the house to find their item.

These simple scavenger hunt rules mean that you and your buddies can hit the ground running (maybe literally), trying to find all the clues.

It’s a scavenger hunt is a pretty easy game to play and it’s one that you can get started with ASAP!

Virtual Scavenger Hunt Clues

So now for the game – let’s talk about the supplies needed and example Virtual Scavenger Hunt Clues. With just a few materials, everyone is going to be involved and active – and having fun!

The more people that join in on the fun, the crazier and more competitive it gets. It’s always a fun idea to have adults working their brains and bodies – and this scavenger hunt will have them doing just that. It can even be used ice breaker or team building exercise for the office. Have teams compete in different areas of the office and work on problem-solving skills in a unit.

Make sure to have your camera finger ready because there’s a good chance that you’re going to get some epic photo moments on this wacky adventure.

Supplies

Remember how easy I said that this scavenger hunt game for adults was? You’re able to literally print instantly and use it!

Who presents the virtual scavenger hunt ideas?

You will need to have one person being the moderator. They will be the ones that will present the clue, and then everyone participating will be off to the races. A host is a neutral person that will keep track of the score and the rules.

Example Scavenger Hunt List of Items:

  • A clothed selfie in a bathtub
  • Something with stripes
  • $0.67
  • A mop
  • Something broken
  • A deck of cards
  • A vegetable

…only photographic evidence or something on screen counts. Get ready to have fun!

These are just a few options – and remember that you can easily add more to create your own unique virtual scavenger hunt lists! With an editable PDF, there are endless options to make and find scavenger hunt clues.

When should I use this scavenger hunt activity?

This can be used for virtual fun! It’s so much fun for a  family birthday as a way to hang out with relatives and include them in the day.

Use it for an office party and turn a mundane video conferencing call into a surprise virtual Soom scavenger hunt.

This would also be great to use for:

  • Virtual scavenger hunt for work
  • Holiday virtual scavenger hunt
  • Virtual baby shower scavenger hunt
  • Free virtual scavenger hunt for employees
  • Team building activities for youth groups
  • Family reunion

Having a virtual hunt means that the options are endless in ways that they can be used!

How do you keep score?

Let’s talk about how to score an adult scavenger hunt. The are a few ways to keep track of the winner. The moderator can keep real-time track of team members’ points. A leaderboard can be displayed on a dry-erase board with all participants’ names listed. The host can also text the group after each challenge with a list of each player’s points i.e Adam 8, Sarah 4, Jane 2, Mark – keep trying.

The host can adapt this as needed to fit their environment but generally, the virtual scavenger hunt rules are as follows…

  • The first person to return an item gets one point. You can also play with first, second, and third-place winners. For each round, the first person to return an item gets 3 points, the second person 2 points, and the last person 1 point.

Add a time limit or just let the wild geese players go. The game-winner is the player with the most totaled points last the end of all the rounds of the Virtual Game Treasure Hunt!

What are good prizes for a Virtual Scavenger hunt?

This game will get competitive. Virtual scavenger hunt games are a fun way to create bonds. Often the gloating, glory, and and team’s morale are enough intrinsic rewards. However, this fun game is for adults – have something really awesome they are going to work for.

Fun adult scavenger hunt prizes include…

  • Electronic gift cards
  • Wine
  • Small liquor bottles
  • Fancy restaurant certificates
  • Homemade dinner
  • Sports tickets
  • Entertainment tickets
  • Lottery tickets

While all the ideas are fun, think of a gift that could be sent over email – after all, this is an electronic scavenger hunt! Good prizes will really be a great incentive for crazy participation.

The last question remains…Where can I get this amazing adult scavenger hunt?

Virtual Scavenger Hunt Printable

We’ve put together a really fun list of ideas and things to find around the house – but there is always room for more. The great thing about having a template that you can edit is that you can make it easily work for you.

This Printable Scavenger Hunt set is located in our Frugal Coupon Living shop or Etsy Store.

This scavenger hunt includes a list of 36 clues – and then a list that is blank and easy to edit and fill.

What’s included in this text, zoom or skype scavenger hunt?

Get the Virtual Scavenger Hunt PDF here

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More Printable Scavenger Hunts

Once you do one, you’re going to want to do even more! Here are some other printable scavenger hunts that are great for all ages!

Are riddles more your jam? This cute and easy adult scavenger hunt takes your significant other on a journey around the house. Use it as a romantic at-home date night or for a birthday scavenger hunt challenge. It’s a cute way to step up your game (pun intended.) Pin to Pinterest.

This fun photo scavenger hunt checklist requires getting out of the house, and teamwork. (but it’s so much fun to do together!) Perfect for a family adventure. Pin to Pinterest.

Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Teens and Youth

Teens love a good challenge too.  This teen scavenger hunt leads your teen on a scavenger hunt at home. Of course, in the end, they must complete the experience with a TikTok dance. Grab your phone for evidence. Pin to Pinterest.

Teen Scavenger Hunt Printable Clue Cards with Rhyming Riddles

The kids will have a blast with these Free Disney Scavenger Hunt and Challenges. Who will get all the clues first? The race to be the biggest Disney fan is on! Pin to Pinterest.

Disney Challenges Printable and Disney Scavenger Hunt

We have a ton of scavenger hunt ideas that are perfect for all occasions!

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Handprint Transportation Worksheets

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published date: March 07, 2023
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These Transportation Worksheets are perfect for creative fun and fine motor skills! The kids will love using their imagination and creating many fun vehicles with their hands! Let them have fun with the process and show off their skills! 

Little kids LOVE all sorts of transportation vehicles. From buses to the ice cream truck, kids can spot them a mile away! These fun transportation worksheets for preschoolers are one that lets them be a part of the creative process from the beginning to the end!

These hand-print worksheets show them that art and imagination can come together in a really cool and unique way. There are great for a rainy day, or a fun way to let the kids build their artistic and creative confidence. In addition to fun handprint art, these means of transportation worksheets work on literacy skills. Help kids bring forth kinetic learning while working on writing and sounding out letters to create a vehicle word.

What are some fun ideas for using these transportation worksheets for kindergarteners?

The best part about this printable transportation pack is that you can use them however you want! The kids can start with one, and take a break, or work their way through them all!

In these cute transportation worksheets, there are modes of transportation that include tires, shifts, buckets, mega wheels, and more. Take a look at these different kinds of transportation that are included in the set.

Modes of Transportation:

  • Ambulance
  • Bulldozer
  • Cement Mixer
  • Dump Truck
  • Excavator
  • Fork Lift
  • Garbage Truck
  • Helicopter
  • Ice Cream Truck
  • Jeep
  • Kayak
  • Locomotive
  • Mail Truck
  • Newspaper Truck
  • Old Time Car
  • Police Car
  • Quad Bike
  • Race Car
  • Skid Steer
  • Taxi
  • Unicycle
  • Volkswagen
  • X-Country Vehicle
  • Yacht
  • Zamboni

Didn’t think we could get A to Z when it came to alphabet vehicles, did you???

I’m a huge fan of having fun options for any and all occasions! Some fun ideas to pair this with would be for a…

Make sure to grab some paint, markers, and crayons for the kids so that they can decorate and color every page just like they imagine!

What are tips for using handprint worksheets?

Since not all handprints are the same, there are a few things to keep in mind. Talk to the kids and let them know that their handprints are not going to fit exactly into the handprint area, but that close enough is fine! That way, they won’t stress out about it and can move on with the rest of the activity.

You can also encourage them to think outside the box and trace their own handprints to recreate some of the transportation vehicles. This shows them that they’re capable of following directions and also using analytical thought to create something new and different, too.

While these A-Z transportation printables focus on quite a few options, it’s not a totally complete list. Have the kids use what they’ve learned and create another page about a vehicle that they haven’t done. They’ll love creative independence!

More Fun Activities for Early Learners

If you like this printable preschool transportation activity, I have more! The more that you can print out and have on hand, the more fun it will be for the kids!

Tips for Printing These Worksheets about Transportation

Make sure that once you print the worksheets, you take the time to laminate them. This is a great way to make this an activity that the kids can play with over and over again. Use markers that are erasable so that the kids can wipe the sheets clean and do these worksheets again!

Supplies

  • Transportation Worksheet PDF printables
  • Printer
  • Paper
  • Laminator (I really like the Scotch brand, but Amazon has a good one too.)
  • Tempera Paint (This set is best)
  • Paint brushes
  • Crayons/Markers

Instructions

Once you download the public transportation workers, it’s a simple and fun process!

First, get the worksheets. Download your Transportation Printable Worksheets 

Once they’re printed, make sure that they are in alphabetical order, and start. You can leave it as easy as that, or make it more, too. The options are up to you!

Talk to the kids about the different vehicle on the page, and then have them either stamp their handprint in the handprint area or trace and color it in.

You can also paint small hands with a paintbrush and allow each child to stamp their hand on their artwork. Let the hand dry and then continue to color your transportation coloring page.

They do this for each of the printable pages and work their way through! It’s actually a catch-22 in that it’s a fun activity for kids but also a cute keepsake for grandparents or you!

FAQ Vehicle Transporation Worksheets

Can these be used for first grade too?

Yes, use for preschool all the way to emergent readers in kindergarten, first, and second grade.

Do these include lowercase letters?

No. The alphabet worksheet set uses all capital letters.

Can you use other mediums of art?

Absolutely, while tempera paint is best for creating handprint art, feel free to use playdough, dot marker paint, crayons, colored pencils, watercolors, and more. The options are endless. You can even make this a fun pom-pom activity.

Land, Air, and Water Transportation Worksheets

I can’t wait to hear what you think about this fun printable transportation activity for the kids! It’s a simple and unique way to work on letter learning, too!

This digital download is fast and straightforward.  You’ll be able to grab the download and start creating and using it right away.

Included in this huge pack of Kindergarten transportation worksheets are the following:

  • 26 transportation printable worksheets for every letter of the alphabet
  • Traceable Letters and Words
  • Digital download PDF file format

Download the Transportation Worksheets Today!

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More Printable Activities for Kids

Love handprint art? Take a look at these fun A to Z Alphabet Handprint Worksheets. Pin to Pinterest.

printable handprint art alphabet crafts for kids

These Scavenger Hunts for Kids are perfect for kids of all ages! They’ll love running around the house looking for objects and things! Pin to Pinterest.

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Outdoor Minute to Win it Games for Summer

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Family Fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt

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published date: February 28, 2023
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Planning a trip where there is a hotel stay included? This Hotel Scavenger Hunt is the best! The kids will love searching the hotel room and areas for all the clues on this printable paper. Not only will this make your time at the hotel fun and adventurous, but it’s also a great way for the family to have a blast together, too. Full of unique and great clues, this resort scavenger hunt printable is great fun for the whole family! 

super fun hotel scavenger hunt printable

Staying at a hotel is always a fun time! The bright lights, the long hallways, the big rooms – it’s all super exciting! No matter where you are in a hotel or restore, there is always something to look at. These fun Resort Scavenger Hunt Clues are the perfect balance of excitement, and logic – and that means that it’s a great way for everyone to join in on the fun.

The great thing about this family scavenger hunt printable is that there are more than enough items to look for! Arriving at a hotel and using this printable activity as a way to get everyone acclimated to the hotel is a fun way to calm those travel nerves. Just be ready – the race will be on to see who can find the most clues either in a set amount of time or first to finish!

What makes this a fun scavenger hunt with a twist?

Typically scavenger hunts are reserved for at home or on a holiday like Easter or Valentines’ Day. What makes this an epically fun, unique scavenger hunt is the treasure hunt is set outside the home, often outside one’s own city or hometown. It’s a hotel scavenger hunt that makes a great activity for a resort, motel, conference center, hostel, or even a VRBO or Airbnb.

hotel room key Opened door of hotel room with key in the lock

Family vacations and travel plans are so fun! While traveling in a plane or a car can be daunting and tiresome, that doesn’t mean that arriving at the hotel has to be a time to sleep. Use that travel energy and explore the room and layout of the hotel! This would be super fun for a family vacation, staycation, or even a birthday party with a hotel stay!

Some other fun ideas to use for this hotel scavenger hunt printable could be:

An interactive indoor scavenger hunt is a great way to get acclimated or to fill the downtime at the hotel while waiting for your next family activity or adventure. Use it as exploration and getting to know your surroundings or as team building for friends and extended family.

Hotel Scavenger Hunt Clues and Ideas

Everyone will have a blast with these fun clues. These scavenger hunt clues were created so that all ages can join in the fun! Even if someone isn’t old enough to read, they can still see the pictures and be on the lookout for those items. There are two pages of clues that range from items to find in a hotel, to shapes and colors to be on the lookout for.

See a sneak peek below of the printable scavenger hunt PDF so that you know exactly what it looks like!

printable hotel scavenger hunt checklist for a vacation

Hotel scavenger hunt items include:

  • coffee pot
  • do not disturb sign
  • luggage cart
  • workout center
  • brochure
  • front desk
  • swimming pool
  • fire extinguisher

These are just a few of the items that the kids (and adults) can try to spot in the hotel! And who knows, you may end up finding even more fun items that you have to add to your own scavenger hunt list!

Make it Your Own!

Each user can make this scavenger hunt personal. Since we are all visiting different scavenger hunt locations and have various scavenger hunt participants, try some of these fun ideas to make the treasure hunt your own.

Hotel scavenger hunt ideas include…

Have a Fun Prize

Grab a few party favors or rewards for a special treat at the end of the hunt. A small prize can also act as a souvenir. Visiting Disney? Then grab a few princess party favors or mickey gifts off the internet before you travel. Hnad these items out to reward success at the end of the treasure hunt.

Count As You Go

Use the provided checklist for a hotel but allow the checklist items to add up. For example, did your team find multiple fire extinguishers? If they found 5, make that five points toward the scavenger hunt checklist total. The most points at the end of a set amount of time, wins.

Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt

Create a virtual scavenger hunt and split up but make sure each team has a smartphone. Instead of giving each player a hotel scavenger hunt list of items, allow them to use their smartphone for a hotel photo scavenger hunt

Play like this… “The first item is a pillow.” Each team has to race and take a picture of a pillow in a group text. This can be a pillow on the couch in the lobby or a pillow in the hotel room. In the same format, have the mediator text “the next item is a local map.” Each team will race to take a picture of a local map and text it to the group. The team that returns the first image to the group, wins that round. Continue on with fun items like

    • room number
    • fitness room
    • red chair
    • funny picture in the hallway
    • vending machine item
    • etc.

Use the scavenger hunt checklist of items to guide the moderator in this phone scavenger hunt game.

This game is so much fun for an older group of teens or young adults. Heck, even grannie and gramps will have a good time with this fast-paced fun game.

What are the rules for this resort treasure hunt?

fun family vacation Image of happy caucasian family with children resting near luxury swimming pool with white fashion deckchairs and umbrellas outside hotel

Since a hotel treasure hunt is a public scavenger hunt, it’s essential to go over a few rules. Manors and teaming up are two of the most important scavenger hunt rules.

The indoor scavenger hunt rules are a combination of the hotel rules and your family rules. Make sure that the kids know that they shouldn’t be wandering around the hotel alone and to always be with an adult from their own family while looking for things. It’s important to also team up young kids and older kids.

Also, abide by the rules of the hotel that there is no running or disturbing the other guests! Have them take a pencil so that they can mark off the items as they find them!

Who is this Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt for?

hotel sign

Kids: This printable PDF is really for all ages. Make sure that the littles pair up with the big kids or adults – and have a blast. It’s a great way to burn off extra energy before a slower-paced activity.

Teens: Even the tweens will join in on the fun! Just be sure to remind them of that no-running rule – as teens can get pretty competitive!

Adults: Absolutely! Adults love good friendly competition and the ability to gloat the rest of the trip. It’s always fun to pair an adult up with one of the kids!

Hotel Scavenger Hunt PDF

Have a fun vacation with this epically fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt printable for kids. Get to know your resort, create a rainy day activity or explore your new environment.

printable scavneger hunt at hotel

All you need to do is download this Hotel Scavenger Hunt Printable PDF, and take it with you to the hotel. If there is something that you can’t find, just omit it and keep going! (You can print it in black and white as well to save on ink!)

Included in this fun hotel scavenger hunt list are two versions. These hotel scavenger hunt examples can be used together or separately.

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Fune exploration and treasure hunts don’t have to end on the vacation. Try some of these fun scavneger hunt ideas at home, outdoors, or for a special holiday or occasoin.

Scavenger Hunt Ideas

We love scavenger hunts because they’re perfect for any time of the year! Here are some other great activities and ideas to use!

Also, check out plenty of other Printable Scavenger Hunt Ideas!

Traveling?  This Road Trip Activities and Travel Journal for Kids is another great idea to have for the car ride or plane ride to your destination! Make sure you add our printable car games too for your adventure!

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Dramatic Pretend Play Movie Theater Printables

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Do you have movie fans in the house? The kids will love using their imagination with this Pretend Play Movie Theater Printable activity! It’s the perfect way for them to have creative play while getting excited about an upcoming flick! Have them pick and choose a movie lineup, and let the ticket purchasing and snacks begin! 

pretend play movie theater printables

Being little and going to the movies was always so much fun. I always dreamed about going to the movies and getting an unlimited bucket of popcorn! It’s one of those fun ideas that are fun, in reality, to still do now as an adult, but it’s really fun to play “movie theater” when you’re a kid!

These pretend movie printables are easy to print and even more fun to set up and play. I can imagine that these are great for a movie night at home or a fun way to have sleepover fun ideas as well. It’s no secret that binging movies and shows is all part of the fun, so why not create a fun ambiance for the kids to do just that?

What are some fun ideas to use these movie theater pretend play printables?

There are so many fun things that you can do! Have the kids help in setting up the perfect movie theater scene so that they can get their movie ticket printables to watch the show. These movie printables can also be used for a movie birthday party!

Take a look at these fun ideas…

Don’t forget to let them pick the movie lineup so that they know exactly what to expect. Maybe you’ll even have time to do a double-header!

What are some kid-friendly movies?

If you’re going through all the trouble of setting up a movie theater, have some great movies for kids to go along with it! This can vary depending on the age of your child, so be flexible and find out what they like.

According to Common Sense Media, some of the top family-friendly movies include…

  • A Bug’s Life
  • The Adventures of Milo and Otis
  • Finding Nemo
  • Toy Story
  • Enchanto
  • The LEGO Movie
  • Mary Poppins Returns
  • The Sound of Music
  • Luca
  • Shrek
  • E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
  • Harry Potter
  • The Incredibles
  • The Odd Life of Timothy Green
  • Flora & Ulysses
  • Akeelah and the Bee

Some great options are anything Disney or even some old classics back in the day, like Old Yeller, Parent Trap, Pink Panther, or even Mr. Bean! If they like comedy and cartoons, there are an endless amount of movies that are going to be great choices.

More Pretend Play Fun and Activities

When it comes to imaginative play, these other pretend play activities need to be on your radar! Once the kids see how fun this movie theater activity is, they’re going to be ready for more.

Tips for Printing These Free Printable Movie Theater Ideas

printable pretend play movie theater ideas

Make sure that once you print all the pieces and pictures, you take the time to laminate them. This is a great way to make this an activity that the kids can play with over and over again.

If you cycle activities in your house to keep them fresh and new, add them to a clear storage container so that you can see what is inside. This will save you time and sanity, so you don’t have to label the container or open the lid to dig inside.

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Supplies

  • Movie Theater Dramatic Play Printable
  • Printer
  • Paper
  • Laminator (I really like the Scotch brand, but Amazon has a good one too.)
  • Optional: Movie projector

Instructions

Since there are plenty of ways to create a movie night party, take a look at these ideas for setting up your movie night printables.

First, set up the atmosphere. Download your Movie Theater PDF files.

Having the right movie theater decor is essential. Hang movie theater signs, posters and more.  Around the room you can have important movie theater signs like silence your cell phone or even movie posters. The kids can make their own posters earlier in the day before the family time begins. Frame your posters and hang them on the wall or simply use a piece of tape to display for temporary use.

Also consider making your own homemade movie night invitations. These invites can be slid under the bedroom door of family members along with family movie night tickets.

To begin, set up a pretend window and table for a ticket booth.

After you collect your printable movie tickets, offer coupons for a concession stand. Have an area with movie theater candy, hot dogs, pizza and popcorn. Guests can look at the menu and pick their own treats and boxes of candy. USe the movie theater concession stand menu to allow kids to do simple math of how much money is owed.

You can set up a popcorn bar with candy, chocolate, sweet treats and even popcorn boxes. Everyone can put their own concoction together.

Once the yummy food has been passed out the anticipation of the cinema has grown. Allow everyone to sit down in their favorite seat. Pass out cozy blankets.

Let the projector roll. Watch your favorite movie with your family, guests and/or friends.

Pretend Play Movie Theater Printables

printable movie theater set

I can’t wait to hear what you think about this movie theater activity! It’s such a fun way to recreate an epic movie night at home. Don’t forget the snacks and popcorn – because we all know that snacks are the best part!

This digital download is fast and simple.  You’ll be able to grab the download and start creating and using right away. These cute printables are a fun way to create a movie ambiance right at home. They lead to quality time with family.

Included in these pretend play movie template set are:

  • Turn off your cell phone’s printable
  • Ticket prices printable
  • Printable “3D” glasses
  • Concession stand printable
  • Snacks and Drinks menu
  • Now Showing Sign
  • Coloring pages of snacks and food
  • We’re Open movie theater sign
  • We’re Closed movie theater sign
  • Concessions sign
  • Movie ticket printable sign
  • Coupon for free snacks
  • Ticket prices sign
  • Printable play money

Curl up with a cozy blanket and get ready for an incredible movie night with your favorite people. The dramatic movie pack set includes 17 printables pages including copyright printing permission.

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Add these movie night printables to your Homemade Christmas Eve Box. Creating a Christmas movie night might become party of your family Christmas Eve tradition. Pin to Pinterest.

These Scavenger Hunts for Kids are a great way to welcome any holiday season. Celebrate Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, July 4th and more with seasonal treasure hunts. Pin to Pinterest.

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Do you love how printables can bring together the most perfect setting? Create a neighborhood lemonade stand with these adorable printables. All you need to organize your own DIY lemonade stand business. If you love crafts, build our own DIY Lemonde Stand with a wooden ballet.  Pin to Pinterest.

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25 Interactive Scavenger Hunt Riddles For Teens at Home

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published date: December 03, 2022
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Get off the electronics and solve a few challenging riddles! This printable teen scavenger hunt requires brain power and fun sleuthing skills. Teenagers can solve the clues to find a prize! It can be used at a birthday party, sleepover or as a fun activity (just because)! Get ready to see some serious teamwork from the tweens ( that’s off the online game system!)

Teen Scavenger Hunt Printable Clue Cards with Rhyming Riddles

I love a good scavenger hunt. There’s just something so exciting about reading the clues, running around, and racing against the clock or someone else. Let’s just say that friendly competition is something that I thoroughly enjoy.

In addition to me, a middle aged mom, teens love to have fun too. And guess what?! Fun can occur off the phone and off the game system. Toss the electronics and enjoy a good ‘ole at home treasure hunt.

We’ve put together an epic scavenger hunt filled with fun riddles for teens. The good part about a printable scavenger hunt like this one is that it’s all done and ready for you. You don’t have to stress out thinking about challenging scavenger hunt clues. You don’t have to be a a mission to think of something clever to write that rhymes. We’ve done the hard work for you!

This fun activity for teens is as simple as downloading, printing, and letting the scavenger hunt games begin!

May the odds forever be in your favor!

What are the rules of a scavenger hunt?

Oh! You want rules and some guidance. Sorry, I thought for a second I was dealing with teenagers. Really, the great thing about a teen scavenger hunt is that you can have a basis for the rules, but they’re more than likely going to make some up on their own! The biggest thing to remember is that some printable cards and clues basically tell them what to look for – and that is the only rule that there is…. look for the next clue card until you get to the end.

If you have a lot of teens participating, it might be wise to create some basic ground rules like “no running in the house!” I might add in a few personal rules like “get along” and “don’t wreck mom’s house.” You can split the game up some, like player one finds the first clue, player two the second, etc. so everyone gets a chance to participate.

Other than those simple rules, the game is self-lead… let the games begin!

epic teen scavenger hunt at home with clue cards riddles

Printable Teen Scavenger Hunt Clues

The fun part about these clues is that they’re made just for teens! Have them work their brains and try to figure out where the next clue is hidden – and don’t give them any help (or at least for a while.) The hunt comes with answers to the riddles too (in case you find your are stumped as well.)

The more teens that are playing, the funnier it gets. This is because sometimes, more pots in the kitchen make that space too crowded. Who will have the right idea about where the next clue is? You’ll have to sit back and relax and watch to find out.

Supplies

You don’t need a huge list of items for supplies to do this printable activity for teens! I’ve made it easy as possible to print instantly and go!

Where are good places to hide scavenger hunt clues?

In our printable scavenger hunt, we have listed all the locations. Some great places for clue hiding are:

  • In a mailbox
  • In a utensil drawer
  • Under the bed
  • In the washing machine
  • In the refrigerator
  • On the stairs
  • In the microwave

And those are just a few options. Use the clues to be your guide to uncover all 25 of the hidden treasure hunt locations.

How can this scavenger hunt be used?

Use this scavenger hunt for a holiday or special occasion. If hosting a family birthday, each clue might have a new birthday present to unwrap. This could quickly become a family tradition. Save this particular hunt for your tween. Use an outdoor treasure hunt, indoor scavenger hunt, or even a scavenger hunt birthday party for the other members to find their presents during the rest of the year.

Other great times for a scavenger hunt include…

  • Teen birthday party (find the party favors)
  • Sleepover
  • Uncover a surprise family vacation
  • Find all the laundry you’ve been begging them to put away
  • Building problem solving skills
  • Create a fun memory with siblings
  • Explore a new house
  • Just because

Are these hard scavenger hunt clues?

Yes and no. These are challenging scavenger hunt riddles for teens.  They are not meant for younger kids. Initially they will be hard scavenger hunt clues, however once your children get the hang of solving these rhyming riddles, they likely will get into a rhythm of guessing quickly. If you have a group of younger kids, pair them with older kids.

Want a variation with a harder modern twist? One fun way to add a bit of an additional challenge is to test the scavenger hunt yourself. See how long it takes you in your dwelling and then challenge the players with a time limit (less than what it took you.) Set a timer. On your mark, get set, go! Racing against the clock adds a bit of excitement.

What are some of the scavenger hunt riddles for teens?

Need a little sneak peek? Here are just a few of the riddles for teens clues that you’ll find on these printable cards.

I’m not a selfie but I do show faces. Find me in a bathroom and a few other places.

I get bigger when I eat a fibrous treat, but die weakter with a drink that makes me obsolete.

Until you get your license to drive a car, my gears are your best means of traveling far.

Super cute, right? These clues for a scavenger hunt are written in riddle form and are challenging for teens but not too hard. The clues give them just enough of an idea to use their critical thinking skills and then figure the rest of the teen riddle out.

Where can I get an at home scavenger hunt for teens?

Hard Riddles for Teen Scavenger Hunt Printable

This Teen Scavenger Hunt printable set is found in our Frugal Coupon Living shop or Etsy Store.

What makes this teenage scavenger hunt set apart from the rest? It isn’t a scavenger hunt list you check with clues. It’s a series of clue cards that behave like trivia. Brain power is needed.

This scavenger hunt includes the clues and answers – if at any time you get stumped. If there are answers that do not fit your home (for example, you do not have a bicycle, leave that clue out of the treasure hunt. It won’t shorten the length as there are a lot of clues for many items found in your home.

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What other ways can teens have fun?

Teens are not aging out of fun. In fact the more structured fun you can give them, the most likely they are to stay out of trouble. Enjoy this teen birthday party idea – a Glow in the Dark Birthday filled with neon themed party games and budget-friendly party decor. Pin to Pinterest.

Sixteen is an important birthday. Celebrate a special girl with these fun Sweet Sixteen Party Games and birthday party ideas. The set includes sixteen (duh!) fun games for the birthday girl and her party guests. Pin to Pinterest.

sweet 16 party games printable

More Printable Scavenger Hunts

Scavenger hunts are so much fun! Once you do one, you’ll want to have some more ready to go. Here are some great printable scavenger hunts that anyone can do!

This is one of our favorite scavenger hunts because it’s so unique. A mall scavenger hunt! Before you ask, what’s a mall (I know, almost extinct), realize this teenage activity can be done in Target, Walmart, or outdoor public retail spaces. This fun photo scavenger hunt checklist requires teamwork at the mall or another public setting. Photo scavenger hunts are perfect for an unique birthday party or use as a youth group adventure. Pin to Pinterest.

Photo Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Teens and Youth

Head to the land of magic in the heart of incredibly hot Orlando? Check out these Free Disney Scavenger Hunt and Challenges. Perfect for any Disney fan! Split up and take the challenge. Pin to Pinterest.

Disney Challenges Printable and Disney Scavenger Hunt

See all of our fun scavenger hunt ideas including holiday scavenger hunts. Use them for holiday parties and celebrations.

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17 St. Patrick’s Day Games Minute to Win it Style

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Are you ready for some fun? These St. Patricks Day Games Minute to Win it Style is perfect for family and friends! Use for family game night or a fun St. Patty’s Day themed celebration. When it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, add some hilarious and creative challenges and make it a party. 

fun minute to win it St. Patricks' Day games

Ever since we started playing games on the holidays, we’ve been obsessed with keeping that tradition. It’s safe to say that these fun St. Patricks Day games don’t disappoint. With seventeen different games to do, you and the family will have so many options for having a blast!

The great part about playing Minute to Win It games is that they’re perfect for all ages. The kids can join in and play right along with the adults – making it an even playing field (and, in fact, sometimes the kids have an advantage in some of the games because of their agility and size!) Pair older kids with younger kids for guidance. These minute to win it group games are perfect for a classroom St. Patrick’s day party, family game night, youth group and more.

If you’re looking for fun St. Patricks’ Day activity ideas, you’re in the right spot. Find out why these 60 second games are the way to go.

one minute games for st patricks day

Minute to Win it Games for St. Patrick’s Day

Did I mention that in one download, you get 17 printable games? That’s a lot of options – and a lot of crazy challenges. While I won’t list them all out, here is a sneak peek of a few of the games that will keep your little leprechauns on their toes.

Penny Stack

minute to win it penny stack st patricks day game

How to Play: Players might stack 25 pennies in just one minute. The kicker? They can only use one hand. The first player to stack all, wins!

Supplies: Pennies, stop watch

Gold Digger

minute to win it gold digger st patricks day game

How to Play: Mix chocolate pudding and cool whip, and then drop in six Skittles. Decide if the participants get to use hands, spoons, or their mouths to find the Skittles. The person who finds the six skittles first, wins.

Supplies: Skittles, cool whip, chocolate pudding, spoons, stop watch

Defy Gravity

minute to win it defy gravity st patricks day game

How to Play: Give each person three balloons of different colors. If they can defy gravity and keep all three balloons in the air and not let them hit the floor for an entire minute, they win!

Supplies: Balloons, stop watch

Threading Rainbows

minute to win it threading rainbows st patricks day game

How to Play:  Have a pile of Fruit Loops and a pipe cleaner. In one minute, players have to thread the fruit loops onto the pipe cleaner. The real challenge though? They can only use one hand! The team with the most loops on their pipe cleaner at the end of one minute was the winner.

Supplies: Fruit Loops cereal, pipe cleaners, stop watch

Pinch Me

minute to win it pinch me st patricks day game

How to Play: Fill a bowl of with Skittles. Each player will use one hand to pick out all the green Skittles and move them to another bowl. If they pick up another color, that candy is subtracted from the final count. Player that moves the most greens, wins.

Supplies: Skittles, bowls, stop watch

See how much fun the games are? And they’re a huge variety, too! Some have St. Patrick’s Day food, some have simple supplies you can pick up in the St. Patrick’s Day party decor section of your local store. The dollar tree is also a great resource.

No matter the game you choose, all are guaranteed to have a ton of laughter and fun.

Can all ages play Minute to Win it Games?

Absolutely. That’s the great part about these kid-friendly games. Everyone, from children up to adults, can join in on the fun. Just be sure to stay close and be ready to hop in for help as needed. You can also pair players into a mix of age groups so adults can help smaller children.

Some of these games will need parental supervision and help to get them set up and ready to play. This is why using this printable PDF pack is the perfect family-friendly option.

Supplies

  • Printer
  • Copy paper/Cardstock
  • Laminator (this is optional – but I love laminating my stuff!)
  • St. Patricks Day games for kids and adults printable (see below)

In addition to the common supplies listed above, you are going to need a few other things to be able to play the games. While this isn’t an all-encompassing list, this does give you an idea of how fun (and tasty!) the St. Patty’s Day games will be!

  • Popsicle sticks
  • Straws
  • Fruit Loop Cereal
  • Skittles
  • Cool whip
  • Pudding
  • Balloons
  • Water
  • Pennies
  • Lucky Charm Cereal
  • Plastic snakes
  • Blindfold
  • Bowls of various sizes
  • Potatoes
  • Cups
  • Cotton balls
  • And more!

The entire list of supplies is on the printable – but don’t worry. Most are just common items that you have lying around the house. I’ve kept this as simple as possible for you.

What’s St. Patrick’s Day Games are included?

Here is everything that you’ll get with these printable Minute to Win It Games for St. Patrick’s Day (17 awesome activities!)

  • Treasure Stack

  • Rainbow Candy Sort

  • Defy Gravity

  • Gold Digger

  • Pinch Me

  • Ring Toss

  • They’re After My Lucky Charms

  • Nose Mover

  • Shamrock Shake

  • Potato Famine Roll

  • Coin Bounce

  • Threading Rainbows

  • Suck It Up

  • Irish Who

  • Penny Stack

  • Snake Toss

  • Lucky Puzzle

Everything in one nice simple printable, ready to start playing right away! It couldn’t be easier!

Grab your stop watch and let’s play! The hardest part will be remaining the winner on the leaderboard*! Is the luck of the Irish on your side? Happy playing.

*Please note: Gloating is a must. Irish dancing encouraged by whomever wins!

St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win it Games PDF

Kick off the fun holiday with these fun games. They might not be traditional St. Patrick’s Day games, but they’re certain to become a tradition in your family! Use the fun games for a family game night or take them to a St. Patricks’ Day party. This printable game set will put the play back in your party plan.

st. patrick's day minute to win it games printable

This party game set is an instant download. All that you have to do is print out the games and get started. These are perfect for a simple celebration at home with family or guests. You can also use them for classroom party with friends. The set includes instructions and a supply list.

What you get with your St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win it PDF File:

  • 17 St. Patrick’s Day Games Minute to Win It Style PDF Instant Download
  • Bonus: Minute to Win it Score Card Template

St. Patrick’s Day Minute to Win it Games Printable PDF Files

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St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt

Looking for more St. Patrick’s Day Games? Pair this fun St. Patty’s Day Game set with a fun treasure hunt. The leprechaun has left behind chocolate coins and other fun treats.  Your crew can race through the house on a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt. Leave behind a chocolate gold coin prize with each clue or a giant pot of gold at the end of the game.

More Minute to Win it Games

Are you ready for more games that are pushed by time? We love them in our house, and I think that you will love even more options, too!

This 18 Fun Back to School Games – Minute to Win it Style! will have the kids reading and excited for the school year! Pin to Pinterest.

Make sure that you play these Fun Outdoor Minute to Win it Games when the weather is nice! PIn to Pinterest.

Outdoor Minute to Win it Games for Summer

Sixty second challenges are fun ideas for keeping the activity at a fun pace. These themed minute to win it games create excitement and lots of laughs.

Themed Minute to Win It Games

See a huge list of themed holiday Minute to Win it Games. Enjoy summer, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more seasonal themed Minute to Win it games.

You can see the entire list of these games in the Frugal Coupon Living shop, just look under the seasonal Minute to Win it Games Ideas Tab!

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Printable Nutcracker Activity For Kids

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Everyone knows that the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the Nutcracker Ballet! This Printable Nutcracker Activity for Kids is so much imaginative fun. Not only can they print out the various Nutcrackers scenes, but they’ll have the printable paper dolls to go along with it, as well. When it comes to Christmas Placemats Activities, adding this printable Nutcracker scene activity to the table might be the perfect holiday addition. 

cute nutcracker printables christmas activity set for kids

Part of getting excited and ready for the holidays is thinking about all the Christmas classics from the past. Since The Nutcracker Ballet is one that everyone loves and knows, it just makes sense to have fun activities surrounding that theme!

What I love about this holiday printable activity is that it’s a great way to get the kids active and involved. They’ll love being able to turn the pages, change the scenes, and have the paper dolls be a part of the fun.

They could even have their own Nutcracker theater and put on quite the play! Have everyone in the family gather around and sit down to watch the show. It’s truly magical to see the excitement of Christmas through the eyes of the kids!

If you’re looking for fun Christmas activities, look no further than this printable Nutcracker scene. It’s a fun place-setting idea, a great interactive activity, and a fun way to get everyone excited for the holidays.

How does this printable Nutcracker activity work?

christmas crafts printable nutcracker activity set for kids

It’s as simple as printing out the pages and then piecing them together to make fun scenes from The Nutcracker. The paper dolls can be used on every page to make the story come to life.

Once it’s put together, there are parts and pieces that can be moved around and used differently throughout the rest of the printable set.

This is where creativity and imagination come into play and makes it super fun to use over and over again. Flipping the pages and having the paper dolls in various different scenes is a simple way to make this Nutcracker idea and activity unique and different every time.

Can this nutcracker printable be used by one person?

You bet! It’s a super fun activity for one or multiple! All you have to do is print, and then whoever wants to join in on the fun can absolutely do so. This is a great way to imagine and then make it happen, which is what little kids love to do!

I do recommend that there be a part of adult hands to help out with the little hands in making and putting this together. Adult supervision and help are always welcomed. (plus, the bonus of creating it together is an awesome memory!)

Supplies

What’s included with this Nutcracker theater scene printable?

cute printable nutcracker set

In this Nutcracker printable pack for kids, there are:

  • printable scenes
  • printable directions
  • paper doll printables

Use this for fun Christmas Decor for Your Home or a great way to get the kids to have imaginative and creative play ideas as well.

This would also be super cute to have on the holiday table as a unique centerpiece or even a fun place mat on the kid’s plates to give them something to do with their hands while they’re waiting for dinner.

How to create a Nutcracker Travel Set

Perhaps while you create your christmas craft, turn on Youtube the classical music from the Nutcracker by composer Tchaikovsky. This might give you a little inspiration and Christmas cheera s you make your Nutcracker traveling set.

how to make nutcracker travel set

First, download and print your printable nutcracker activity set. If working with preschoolers or toddlers, have older children or adults guide them through the activity. We find cardstock works great but printer paper is just fine.

To begin, use the ruler and back blunt edge of your scissors to score the two dotted lines of Page 1. Fold both of the lines inward to form the base.

Next cut out the flap from page 2. Use the ruler and back edge of your scissors to score the single dotted line. Fold this line back.

Place the flap over the right, short edge of the base. Glue the underside of the flap to the front, outside, folding it over the base, forming an envelope.

Open the base up all the way with the white side up on a flat surface. The flap should be on the right.

Cut out the two pockets from page 3. Score along the dotted lines of each envelope and fold these inward.

Apply glue to the flaps and adhere each pocket to the bottom left and bottom right of the base. Line the edges up with the outside edges of the base page.

cute nutcracker scene printable

Next, cut out the top and side curtains from page 4. Score the curtains along the dotted lines. Fold the flaps back.

Apply glue to the flaps of the middle curtain and glue it to the top of the base, carefully centering it in the middle, about I/8th of an inch from the very top edge. After the middle curtain dries in place, flip it up.

Now, glue the two side curtains in the same manner, lining them up along each side edge of the base page. Set aside.

land of sweets nutcracker printable scence

Cut out the three stage scenes Prom pages 5 – 7. Fold each scene in half, carefully folding, then creasing them down the middle.

Glue the back right of scene 1 to the back left of scene 2. Next, glue the back right of scene 2 to the back right of scene 3. This will create a small booklet of scenes.

Next, open up all curtain flaps. Glue the backs of the booklet in place, carefully centering it between the two side curtains and about I/16th down from the top curtain flap fold.

To change scenes, open the three curtain flaps, turn the booklet page, then place the curtain flaps back down into place.

printable nutcracker scenes

Cut out all dancers and decorations. These items don’t have to be cut exactly. It’s Pine to leave some white space around the edges. Categorize the items and place them into the correct envelopes, Dancers or Decorations. (These would be fine laminated if you want to keep them in good shape.)

Now carefully fold the Nutcracker Kit in half. Use the flat end of your scissors or the end of a ruler to re-crease the folds so they are sharp.

Finally, cut out the long band and decorative sticker from page 2. Starting at the center front, hold the end in place, then wrap the long band all the way around the short width of the base kit, creasing the band as you go.

Apply glue to the back of the decorative snow-flake sticker to connect the band in the front. Make sure that you only glue the band together. Don’t glue the band to your base!

Enjoy your entire land of sweets travel kit during the Nutcracker season.

Printable Nutcracker Activity for Kids

printable nutcracker activity set

Be sure to print out all that you need to create the Nutcracker scenes! Once you start putting it together, you’re going to be amazed that such a simple activity creates such an amazing result.

I’ve found that when I introduce new activities during the holidays, it’s a fun and simple way to create a brand-new family tradition that everyone loves and looks forward to.

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More Christmas Ideas and Activities for Kids

Once the kids get into the idea of creative fun, they’re going to be looking for even more printable Christmas activities that they can do.

If that’s the case, be sure to check out this Elf on the Shelf Free Christmas Countdown activity so that they’ll know when the big day is here! This nutcracker dramatic play set can even be delivered by the Elf doll. Take a look at all of our Elf on the Shelf ideas for the entire season. Pin to Pinterest.

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For more Christmas crafts and activities, look at these fun homemade Christmas ornaments for kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Christmas Eve ideas like watching the nutcracker Christmas movie, baking a tasty recipe or making a Christmas Eve Box with your family. Pin to Pinterest.

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your printable Nutcracker Activity ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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