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Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Snacks

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer 3 Comments

published date: April 13, 2019
modified datt: March 23,2023

Beach friendly food is important when traveling to the sand and sun. This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe with ranch seasoning mix is easy to prepare, extremely tasty, filling and feeds a large crowd. It’s a family favorite beach snack recipe you will make over and over again.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe in the Crock-Pot

As a former sand and sun worshiper and native of Florida, I am often asked, “what snacks are good for the beach?”  The sun has a way of sucking the calories out of you and often tummies, namely those of the kids, are famished! My first goal of preparing beach snacks is to feed a crowd. If you go to the beach with two kids, you always end up feeding about triple your head count. Kids pick up kids. People also eat larger servings in the sun. I love to make a meal healthy, but I also like to make a hearty snack.

This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and is incredibly tasty. Best of all, it is easy to whip up the morning before you head out to the beach or prepare ahead and store in a tightly sealed bag or plastic container. This is a family recipe. My stepmom has made it for years and my kids always ask for it. She makes it without cheese crackers, but this year for our beach adventure, we decided to mix things up. In addition to our oyster crackers, we added Goldfish! I figured this would be a nice touch for our young crowd, three kids two and under!

Also check out our other beach friendly food recipes – Strawberry Mango Salsa. So good!

Poolside Snack Mix

Other beach friendly foods include peanut butter banana roll-ups tortillas, tangerines, frozen grapes, pre-cut watermelon triangles, strawberry mango salsa, frozen Capri Suns, kids Cliff Bars, and sandwiches. Think fruit, crabs, and protein!

See this Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is featured in Beach Life Hacks and Beach Tips and Hacks!

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe Ingredients

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Ingredients:

  • 9 oz Oyster Crackers
  • 6.6 oz bag of Goldfish
  • 2 T Dill Weed
  • 3/4 cup Mazola Oil
  • 1 oz package Ranch Seasoning Mix

Optional: Make without Goldfish. Other variations include adding pretzels or substitute with mini Saltines.

You can substitute Mazola corn oil for vegetable oil. We also have changed the oil about pairing 1/4 cup vegetable with 4 TBSP unsalted butter.

Multiply as needed. This  recipe will fill about a gallon sized plastic bag.


Beach Friendly Food Snack Mix

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Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Friendly Food

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Ingredients

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  • 9 oz Oyster Crackers
  • 6.6 oz bag of Goldfish
  • 2 T Dill Weed
  • 3/4 cup Mazola Oil
  • 1 oz package Ranch Seasoning Mix

Instructions

  1. Gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)
  2. Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.
  3. Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.
  4. During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.
  5. When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Notes

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes. This recipe will fill a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Multiply as needed.

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Seasoned Oyster Cracker Beach Snacks Directions:

First, gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)

Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.

Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.

During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.

When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Enjoy!

Poolside Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe - Beach Friendly Food Snack Mix


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Cool Hands-On Math Games for Kids

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March 14, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Games, Home Improvement, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: March 14, 2023
modified datt: March 14,2023

Ready for learning fun? Enjoy these cool hands-on math games for kids. Great for younger and older students, fitting all grade levels and areas of math.

super fun math games

Want to help your children or students love math? Ditch the worksheets for a while and play some fun math games instead. Kids of all ages can benefit from gamifying math concepts. Games help kids with strategic thinking and problem-solving. Not only that, but hands-on math games that allow kids to explore number concepts and combinations with manipulatives help them establish a deeper understanding of numbers and operations.

What are some Fun Math Games for Kids?

Kids’ games are just fun. Math games are a break in curriculum and instruction and allow kids to play without even realizing they learning. Often the hands-on math activity creates a deeper understanding of a math concept before transitioning to a new math unit.

A few fun math games to introduce into the classroom or even a family game night include…

  • ABC Mouse
  • CoolMathGames.com
  • Prodigy
  • Crazy Fractions
  • Proof
  • Splat
  • Fraction War
  • Matharon
  • Nicecho Shut The Box Dice Game
  • Zoom

These games are fun, but did you know you can make your own homemade math games? Additionally, online math games are fun, they add additional screen time which is not always desirable in the classroom. Let’s get the kids off an electronic device and back into hands-on learning with printable mathematics board games and puzzles.

DIY homemade math games for kids

A quick game is great for kinetic and visual learners in any grade level. If you want to motivate your young learner, try one of the free math games below. Many are easily adaptable to a single player or small group, so they’re perfect for home and in the classroom. You can even use them as indoor recess rainy day activities for many grade levels.

Take a look at these super fun DIY Math Games for Kids – preschool or middle school. Let the fun begin.

Math Games for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Begin teaching important math concepts early. Toddlers and preschoolers are the perfect age for fun and motivating math games to help them explore number concepts. Pick one or two of the games below to begin practicing today!

Play a few rounds of Number Bingo to help your toddler or preschooler practice number recognition. Kids of all ages can play math games bingo, so it’s a fun way for older kids to help their younger siblings practice their math skills. The calling cards have the number and the word version to help kids associate the two concepts. | Artsy Fartsy Mama

number bingo for kids

Here’s an apple-themed math game that’s perfect for the start of the preschool year. Each number has six cards with a different way of counting on each card — fingers, apple seeds, the word spelled out, dots, etc. | A Dab of Glue Will Do

numbers matching game for kids

Preschool parents definitely know who Pete the Cat is. This fun math game is based on his Four Groovy Buttons! You can play this in several ways. The first is to roll the dice and add that number of buttons to the felt shirt. The second is to start with 10 buttons and subtract the number you roll. What a fun way to work on addition and subtraction and can be adapted into multiplayer games for a larger gorup! | Buggy and Buddy

cute pete the cat activity for subtracting math

Springtime is the season of flowers, and this game is sure to get kids excited for all the beautiful blooms they see. You can play the game with real or fake flowers, but the artificial flowers have sturdier stems that will stick in the playdough better. Roll the dice, and add that number of flowers to the pot. Easy peasy. You can practice subtracting, too. | Fun-a-Day

math game for spring

You’ll be very “hoppy” with this math game that helps kids learn how to count to 10 and practice addition. It’s perfect for preschoolers who are obsessed with amphibians or can be used in kindergarten, 1st grade and even 2nd grade as a an indoor recess game. | Homeschool Preschool

how many frogs math games for preschool

Go fish with this printable math game featuring colorful fish. Clip a paperclip to each paper fish, and use a magnet on a string attached to a stick or dowel to fish for numbers. This cool math tiny fishing game is perfect for number recognition. You can also create an outdoor fishing game with foam fish and a water table! | Buggy and Buddy

fishing game for preschool math

Learning shapes is an important early math skill. This game helps kids recognize shapes in everyday objects — a wheel is a circle, a slice of pizza is a triangle, a book is a rectangle. | A Dab of Glue Will Do

shape sort activity for preschool

Who says you can’t play with your food? Moms are okay with it if you’re learning math skills! This fun game helps kids learn addition and one-to-one correspondence by using their snacks as math manipulatives. | Artsy Fartsy Mama

fun math bites printable game

Dice, Froot Loops, and this cute rainbow craft are all you need for a few minutes of rainbow math fun. Roll the number, add that number of cereal pieces to the color strip (match the colors), and keep rolling until all the strips have pieces on them. | Housing a Forest

adorable rainbow math game activity for preschool with fruit loops

Graphing is a great skill for little ones to learn, and it’s easy with this apple race game! Spin the paperclip, and graph the color it lands on by adding that color pom-pom to the apple graph. Easy as apple pie! | Playdough to Plato

printable apple race math game

Little astronauts will love this Moon Math printable to practice number matching! The glass gems add to the lunar theme, but you can use any circular markers you’d like. | Stir the Wonder

moon math game for kids

For another roll-and-cover game for your preschooler, try this monster-themed game. While it’s perfect for Halloween, it’s cute enough to use anytime during the year. | Fun Learning for Kids

roll a dice game with monsters for young kids

Math Games for Older Kids

The games don’t have to stop after those early years. Older children, too, can benefit from engaging math games that help spark creative thinking and improve problem-solving skills.

First, a deck of cards can solve a lot of math problems. Go back to the classic with these Standard Deck Card Games from us (at Frugal Coupon Living) – lots of cool math games you can play with 52 playing cards.

fun playing card games to play with a standard deck

You can start this Money Smarts game with younger children, but past preschool age, it’s especially important to teach them about responsible spending, saving, and giving. Grab your coins nad dollars and play this money smart game with printable math game board. | Left Brain Craft Brain

money math game for older kids

Grab your sidewalk chalk and head outside to make this engaging math game that exercises your body as well as your mind. This is easily adaptable for all ages. For toddlers, practice number recognition. Early elementary kids can practice their addition and subtraction skills. Older children can practice multiplying and dividing. | Look, We’re Learning

outdoor math game for kids

Put your Uno cards to good use with this math facts game using colorful cards. Try it with addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. | Childhood 101

math card game with uno cards

Take a classic game and turn it into fun addition games for kids. If your family likes Go Fish, then Tens Go Fish will be a cinch for everyone to play! The goal is to get pairs of cards that add up to the sum of 10. | What Do We Do All Day

math game go fish

Play a game of leapfrog to improve addition or multiplication skills. This game is twice the fun because first, you’ll make origami frogs together before learning to make them “jump” to get to the lily pad numbers. | Teach Beside Me

origami frog math game for older kids

Practice geometry concepts with homemade dice made out of tissue boxes and duct tape. You can make this simple for little ones (like shape identification) or more complex for older children with questions that quiz them on things like right angles. Adapt the game for children in 3rd grade to 6th grade. | Look, We’re Learning

geometry math dice game

Do your 5th grade kids have a new skill? Turn into a fun game. Fractions and decimals can be challenging for some learners, but it’s easier to grasp when you make them fun. This fractions-to-decimals game is a great way to do just that. In this printable math board game, using dice to determine the number of spaces you go, the older kids will move around the gameboard, solving problems as they go. When children are first learning this process, you can use decimal grids or even calculators in the game to help them familiarize themselves with the equivalent numbers. This equivalent fractions game is also great for 4th grade or 6th grade.| Math Geek Mama

fractions and decimals math board game printable

This Base Ten Math Game is helpful kids ages 2 through 8, but it’s especially useful after kindergarten when kids start learning the concept of base 10 numbers. Plus, it’s a handy way to get more use out of those pool noodles in the garage. You’ll need two colors: one color will be used for all the 10s while another color will be used for the ones (this pool noodle will need to be cut into 10 equal segments). Use them to practice numbers 1 through 100. | The Educators’ Spin On It

pool noodle math game for kids

Work on multiplication math facts with a basketball-themed shoot and score game. You’ll match the problems to the products to help reinforce times tables. It’s definitely a lot more fun than doing multiplication worksheets. | Look, We’re Learning

super fun basketball math board game with cards

We hope you’ve enjoyed this list of math games. Don’t forget to pin the post to come back to later!

Who can play these Math Games?

These math games range from younger kids to older kids but each can be adapted to your child.

These math activities include

  • Preschool Math Games

  • Kindergarten Math Games

  • 1st Grade Math Games

  • 2nd Grade Math Games

  • 3rd Grade Math Games

  • 4th Grade Math Games

  • 5th Grade Math Games

  • 6th  Grade Math Games

They likely stop in early middle school but you can try these with any grade level. Adapt games as needed or pair young kids with old kits as buddies or partners.

More DIY Game Printables for Kids

There are plenty of other homemade games for kids you can print. Hands-on games are perfect for kids of all ages as they give a sense of accomplishment with the DIY part of the game. Plus it’s like having your very own board game that wasn’t purchased at a store. Take a look at these additional printable games for kids you can put together yourself.

Rainy day? Bad weather? Too Cold? Too Hot? – Heck, there doesn’t have to be a weather reason. Kids will love these fun indoor games that include both unique and classic games. Pin to Pinterest.

Have 60 seconds? These are some of the Best Minute to Win it Games for kids and adults. Twenty-four super fun 60-second challenges everyone will love. Pin to Pinterest.

Make it a game night for families. This Family Game Night includes a family bucket list full of games you will want to play with your kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Family Game Night Ideas Printable Set

cool easy math games for kids

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Science Party Games for Kids

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March 6, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: August 09, 2022
modified datt: March 06,2023

When planning a birthday party, entertainment can be expensive. Enjoy these low cost science party games for kids. Our fun printable games will delight kids of all ages… they won’t even know they are learning! Download these 11 Mad Science Party Activities and put the play back in your party plan for your young scientists.

Science Party Games Printable for Kids

Science is for everyone and that’s why science party games make sense! Not only can they be used for birthday parties but also for classroom party games or just a fun get-together with friends. You don’t have to be a genius to understand and enjoy science, which is what makes these games so popular.

How do you make science fun for kids?

Fun and party are pretty synonymous- no? That means if you are hosting a mad science party, you are gonna need to make it fun. The best way to make science fun for kids is to have hands-on learning in play. In fact if you are really prepared with the science play, kids won’t even know they are learning.

You can make science fun at a Mad Science Party by incorporating science into games and activities. Plan ahead, have a list of games and game rules. Lastly have all your supplies together. Science party game supplies will include items like corn starch, glue, jelly beans, balloons, string and even science party favors. You can even incorporate white lab coats and safety goggles.

Science Party Games Ideas

So how do you make those science activities fun? Turn them into science party games! Teach children to make slime, bubbles, mix colors, and more.

Science Party Activities

The secret to throwing a science party game is that you need to have a variety of games available. Since science has many different aspects, we’ve tried to cover them all! These science based party games rock!

A few of our favorite mad scientist party games include:

Atomic Adam Jelly Bean Rush – This is a race to see who can get the most jelly beans from one plate to another using a straw.

Balloon Blow-Up – Using a funnel, the kids will fill a balloon with baking soda and a plastic bottle with vinegar. The fun happens when both items are mixed together!

Science Scavenger Hunt – The fun begins by you choosing what the kids will find for their scavenger hunt. Be fun and creative! An example – find a magic potion bottle filled with mustard.

Mad Science Party Charades – This is a timed game where the group is split into two teams. Each group has to guess what the other group is acting out!

Burst the Atom – This game involves balloons and everyone around tries to pop the balloons. Guarantees an eruption of laughter.

Slimey – This game on the printable is so much fun because kids get to do a science experiment. Plus slime makes a fun science party favor.

Test Tube Relay Race – This is a fun racing game where the goal is to create colors by mixing colored water together.

Catch the atoms – Consider this a more fun version of an Easter Egg hunt where the kids are catching atoms instead of Easter eggs!

As you can see, there are games of ALL sorts available. You just have to choose what kind of party you want to throw and go with it! You’ll find ALL of these aforementioned games in the printable mentioned below.

Science Games Printable

This Science Party Games Printable is perfect for kids who want to learn about science, or for those who already love science and want to improve their skills. This printable features different games that cover a variety of topics in the field of science.

Adding games to a birthday party is a fun way to bring the entertainment. It keeps the guests engaged and keeps the party lively. Throwing a fun party like this does take a little bit of imagination, but ALL the work is done for you with this science printable! The best part of throwing a party like this is that ALL of the games are already ready for you!

Mad Science Party Activities and Games Printable

There are a total of 11 science birthday party games and activities. Simply print this PDF out and you’ll be in science heaven watching everyone do these various games together!

With this printable, you’ll be able to create a science party that everyone will be talking about for weeks to come! You can use it for a birthday party, classroom party, or just a fun get-together with friends. Science is for everyone and these games are the perfect way to show that! Purchases made are available for instantly download. That means get your printable in a matter of seconds.

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Not ready to buy? That’s okay. While we believe that low-cost entertainment like science party games is part of the party plan, you can also plan for your upcoming birthday party in other ways.

free birthday party planner printable

Download our free printables form the free printable library including this free birthday party planner. Get prepared with your guest list, kid’s science party décor, food ideas and more.

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More Science Fun

Want more. Prepare for the party with these Mad Science Party Ideas. Open up the lab with these super science birthday party ideas. Host a mad scientist party in your home with these mad scientist party ideas including decorations, mad scientists party foods, cake ideas, games and activities sure to please any brainiac birthday boy or girl. Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for a few Mad science party activities? 5 Minute Science Experiments for Kids is perfect for keeping the party going and distracting your guests when new Oohhs & Aahhs… Enjoy such science experiments as  Geometric Bubbles, Glow in the Dark Volcanoes, Replicate Ocean Currents and more! Pin to Pinterest.

These STEM Challenges for kids help promote one (or more) of the following subjects: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In other words, they are very educationally beneficial while also being a ton of fun! Enjoy these steam building challenges and as a bonus enjoy this printable scavenger hunt. Pin to Pinterest.

Have you ever thrown a science themed party? What were some of the games that you played? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you! These science party games at home are perfect for any age group!

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Back to School Scavenger Hunt | School Supply Treasure Hunt

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February 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

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This Back to School treasure hunt at home is so much fun. You can turn school supply shopping into something unique and fun with these school-themed rhyming riddles for kids. This Back to School Scavenger Hunt includes 20 clues that send the kids on an at-home treasure hunt looking for their school supplies. The end of summer can be hard. Get excited about the return to school!

back to school treasure hunt clues for kids

Doesn’t anyone love the smell of a brand-new box of crayons?! Back to school is such a fun season as it is but when you add in a fun activity like these Back to School Scavenger Hunt Riddles, it takes the task of gathering school supplies to a whole other level! Having a scavenger hunt for kids is always a good idea and with this one being back-to-school themed, you know it’s going to be a great time starting off the holiday season!

Kids love fun ideas created out of boring occasions – like back to school supply shopping for a new school year. Create a new back to school tradition with this memorable idea for the kids.

How do you make a scavenger hunt for kids at home?

It’s actually really simple to make an at-home scavenger hunt for kids. Using common places like the front yard, bedroom, and utensil drawer, your kids will go on an adventure through the home seeking clue after clue with rhyming riddles to guide them.

A kids’ scavenger hunt for back to school can have a small treasure with each found clue or a jackpot of treasures at the end of the hunt. If using a small gift with each new location, make sure your kids have a basket, bag, or even a backpack to help them collect their back to school supplies.

What things do I need for school?

Back to school basics include a few school supplies you can find at your local stores. Many of these items are the same year after year, no matter what your age or grade.

  • Number 2 pencils

  • Erasers

  • Pencil case

  • Notebook paper

  • Crayons

  • Highlighters

  • Glue

  • Scissors

  • Pens

  • Markers

  • Backpack

  • Lunchbox

Older kids might need things like graphing paper and graphic calculators. Add to the list of items needs for your particular grade level, school, or classroom teacher.

back to school supply scavenger hunt clues for kids

Scavenger Hunt for Back to School

Once you have all of your child’s school supplies, add one school supply item to each clue for up to 20 items.  Have fewer items, use fewer clues, or split up packaging like pencils, highlighters and/or markers. The best thing about the kids school supply scavenger hunt, is you adapt it to your situation. Pick the order. Pick the clue. Number them. Hide them with a school supply. Done.

Send your kids on an at home treasure hunt adventure!

What kinds of rhyming riddles are part of this scavenger hunt for Kids?

While I can’t give you ALL the riddles, below is just a short and sweet sampling of what you’ll find with this fun Back to School printable.

Back to School Riddle #1

You’re doing great, on this school treasure hunt,

the next one is found on the grass out front.

Back to School Riddle #2

New school supplies are really quite neat.

You will find your next clue, in a place where we sit down to eat.

Back to School Riddle #3

A clock can tell time, a pencil can write.

What utensil do you use, to take a really big bite?

… and of course many more!

The easy school scavenger hunt includes twenty rhyming riddles. Use the entire set of clues or skip the ones that don’t fit your dwelling. Collect all the classroom supplies in a cute school supply treasure hunt for the return to the classroom.

The best thing about this Kids Scavenger Hunt is you can adapt it to your space. Don’t have a grill, skip that school riddle!

Can this scavenger hunt be used at school?

No, this scavenger hunt is ideal for at home. it is not a school scavenger hunt. Instead of classroom scavenger hunts, try our playground scavenger hunt to get to know your new recess environment. It will be their favorite place anyways! You can use the playground treasure hunt in the same way. With a little creativity, hide fun school supplies around the schoolyard playground and find them as you go.

What are scavenger hunt prizes?

SO each scavenger hunt usually has prizes that fit the theme. For example on an outdoor scavenger hunt, you might find a flashlight, ball, or whistle for a prize.

This school scavenger hunt’s prizes are school supplies. If your child might find the collection of back-to-school items boring, then add a few additions.

Creative ways to step up this school treasure hunt are adding a few special scavenger hunt prizes like…

  • Cute paper clips
  • A favorite book
  • A new lunch box
  • Fun snacks for school
  • Movies
  • Fun markers
  • Decorative clipboard

Make it your own scavenger hunt with fun ideas that fit your child.

School Supply Scavenger Hunt Printable

Ready to find those school supplies? You need your set of school riddles. Download and print the beginning of the school year scavenger hunt printable. It’s a great activity to awaken that sleepy academic summer and let those problem-solving skills get to work.

back to school scavenger hunt for kids

You also can choose the order of treasure hunt clues.   To set up the treasure hunt, number the clues on the back. That will help you arrange your clues in order when prepping the back to school activities for the kids. Keep the first clue to get started.

As we know, the end of summer can be hard. Download this fun way to look forward to the first day of school with a great scavenger hunt pre-game.

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Free Back to School Printables

Not ready to buy the scavenger hunt printable? Test out other free printables including printable games.

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More Fun Back-to-School Ideas

Back to school is a fun tradition for both kids and parents. While starting a new grade level and meeting a new teacher and friend can be a bit intimidating, it’s possible to make a back to school tradition fun with a few school games, back to school routines, and activities for kids.

Let’s start with the first week of school! Create routine and tradition with these super cute First Day of School Traditions. Send them off to school with warm memories. Pin to Pinterest.

back to school traditions

Need more Back to School fun? Check out these Free Back to School Printables. Fun activities, school games, lunchbox notes, photo props, and teacher gifts that you can print at no cost! Pin to Pinterest.

back to school printables

Were you looking for a school scavenger hunt? Getting to know a new school or the classroom is fun, but a playground scavenger hunt is quite epic. Team up before the first-day bell or gift to the classroom teacher for the kids to use. Scared kindergartners might like it for a kindergarten playdate before they start the new year. Print the picture scavenger hunt list and let toddlers, kindergartners, or younger students navigate their way around the premises. Pin to Pinterest.

fun outdoor activity park scavenger hunt at the playground

A new school might mean a new neighborhood. Get to know your surroundings with a fun neighborhood scavenger hunt. This can be used for older and younger kids as it comes with a cute checklist for the walk. Pin to Pinterest.

Want classroom scavenger hunts? Why not incorporate a science scavenger hunt to be used at school? Stem Scavenger Hunts can also be used in the classroom. Pin to Pinterest.



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Four Fun Spring Scavenger Hunts – Download, Print, Seek!

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Are you looking for exciting things to do this spring with the kids? Grab this Spring Scavenger Hunt printables set with four fun outdoor scavenger hunt ideas.

printable spring scavenger hunt set

As soon as the fall and winter seasons hit, our calendars become filled with activity. However, coming out of the winter months might feel a little bit slower as we are all frozen from short days and cold months.  If you are looking for a few fun activities to do this spring with your family try a spring scavenger hunt! There are multiple ways to go about this. You can do a sprint scavenger hunt list with pictures for younger kids or you can do something fun and ab it more challenging for older kids. These can include fun outdoor riddles children last to solve in order to find the prize upon finishing. Or toss your hands in the area and do a scavenger hunt that is included every spring – hint, it includes little things called eggs.

How to create a spring scavenger hunt

One of the biggest scavenger hunts occurs every spring. In fact, it’s so common most of us don’t recognize it as a scavenger hunt. Spring always brings an Easter Egg Hunt as we scavenge the group for plastic little eggs. Because of this treasure hunt spring tradition, it’s easy to create a scavenger hunt in spring. In fact, if you don’t feel like putting together your own easter egg hunt, you can find one at schools, churches, and community parks most everywhere. It’s convenient and allows us to bring a few spring memories to our kids. If you want to put together your own spring scavenger hunt, then that can be accomplished too.

What are good items for a scavenger hunt?

Items needed for a scavenger hunt are different for each season and theme. A birthday scavenger hunt looks much different than a grocery store scavenger hunt. Common things needed or most scavenger hunts include…

  • Clue cards or a checklist
  • Prizes
  • Bags for collected items
  • Pencils, pens, crayons
  • Timer (for timed scavenger hunt races)

How do you make a simple scavenger hunt?

It’s easy to put together a scavenger hunt especially when you can easily access printable scavenger hunts.  To put together an easy scavenger hunt, set up the following scavenger hunt plan.

  1. Download and print your scavenger hunt (s) clue cards and or checklists.
  2. Scout out a location. For a spring scavenger hunt, have a backyard, park, or playground.
  3. Take a look at your lists. Are all items able to be found? If not cross out items that don’t work or omit the clues that don’t fit your outdoor scavenger hunt setting.
  4. If this is a scavenger hunt with clues, hide your clues in order. Briefly run through the scavenger hunt to make sure it works.
  5. With each clue hide fun prizes or one big prize at the end. If it’s a checklist scavenger hunt, hold on to the prizes.

Now that you are ready for a scavenger hunt during spring, take a look at these printable spring scavenger hunt ideas. Grab the printable hunt that is best for your crew.

Spring Scavenger Hunt Printable Set

Are you ready to explore the world around you?  There are plenty of ways to enjoy the beautiful spring season. You can take a nature walk, plant a garden, fly a kite, or go on a spring scavenger hunt! We’ve put together a spring scavenger hunt to guide your child as they explore the tiny wonder of the spring season.

What’s included in the printable Spring Scavenger Hunts?

This spring scavenger hunt set lasts a while. Inside the printable Spring Scavenger Hunts are four different adventures you can take. Use them all in one day or weekend or spread out over the season. They are a great addition to a Spring Bucket List for the family! The checklist with both words or pictures makes it perfect for toddlers all the way to elementary age kids. (Don’t worry – If you need something more challenging for teens and older kids, we have more of that below.)

Take a look at everything that is included in this printable spring scavenger hunt set.

Spring Scavenger Hunt Checklist

fun spring scavenger hunt checklist

Grab this set for toddlers or preschoolers who cannot yet read. Better yet, if you have younger kids or kindergartners who are learning to write, as part of the checklist spring scavenger hunt, have them write the word below the image when they find the item. Even if they misspell, they can practice phonics by sounding out the letters.

Easter Scavenger Hunt Checklist

easter scavenger hunt checklist printable

Easter is a major holiday in spring. Grab this Easter Scavenger Hunt checklist as you discover things that have an answer theme. Perhaps with each item that your child finds, hand them an Easter Egg as the prize. This can be filled with Easter candy, small toys, stickers, or even money (older kids will not mind that!) If you are limited on the number of eggs in the Easter Basket, this will make it an even larger challenge as siblings will race in a friendly Easter Egg competition to find the most items on their checklist before their brother or sister. Give younger kids a head start!

Signs of Spring Scavenger Hunt for the Neighborhood

This outdoor scavenger hunt includes a list of things you might find in your own backyard or front yard. Take a walk around your environment. Walk down the road, visit a park or a field and see how many things you can check off this neighborhood checklist.

Five Senses Scavenger Hunt for Spring

Five Senses Spring Scavenger Hunt Printable

In this spring nature scavenger hunt worksheet, pay attention to your senses! Using your observation skills, pay attention to what do you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch?

fun spring scavenger hunt printable ideas

Grab it all! You can get all four of these Spring Scavenger Hunt Worksheets and start your spring adventure today!

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More Spring Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Spring is one of the best seasons to get outside. Springtime is the time of year when the ground is thawing and new things are emerging. From baby birds to new plant growth, there is plenty to discover as the first signs of spring. In addition to our spring scavenger hunt set, take a look at these other must-try spring treasure hunt ideas.

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Want an easter themed treasure hunt? This is a really cute Easter Scavenger Hunt that can be used with or without Easter Eggs.  These Easter Treasure Hunt riddles will lead your kids both indoors and outdoors. Older kids can participate or set the game up for younger siblings.

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

really fun leprechaun scavenger hunt for st. patricks day

A leprechaun trap is fun but instead of catching the little green man, leave behind a fun St. Patty’s Day Treasure Hunt. Your kids can follow the footsteps of the leprechaun and maybe catch a pot of gold at the end – chocolate coins work great!

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Older kids will love this outdoor scavenger hunt. This is great for youth and elementary-age kids who can read. The set includes 20 easy-to-read outdoor scavenger hunt clues that are rhyming riddles. Your kids will uncover these riddles and work to solve the clues and reach the end of the outdoor treasure hunt. Younger kids can work with older kids.

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

fun rainbow scavenger hunt for preschoolers

Emerging readers and preschoolers will love this rainbow scavenger hunt checklist. Perfect for outside or use in the classroom, at home, or in a playroom where there are plenty of bright colors. Have toddlers collect items that match the colors of the rainbow for a seek, find, and gather rainbow treasure hunt.

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt

neighborhood scavenger hunt printable for kids

While our spring scavenger hunt set includes a neighborhood checklist, teens and older kids might appreciate this Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt full of around-the-block clues. Younger kids can participate with their own neighborhood checklist.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Go on a hike or nature walk with this I Spy Nature Scavenger Hunt. This set includes a cloud viewer, leaf viewer, nature color wheel, and Nature Treasure Hunt Checklist. Check off the items you find or collect them in a brown bag for a keepsake treasure bag. With seasonal changes, this outside scavenger hunt might be different with each use.

Free Spring Printables

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List of Fun Things to Do this Spring

As the plants and animals exit hibernation, so can we. If you are looking for a few fun family activities during spring, we have a huge list.

Spring is a time of new beginnings and exciting changes. One way to celebrate the season is by making a bucket list for spring. To help get your family moving and to help them break out of their (egg)shell, I’ve put together an exciting Spring Activities Bucket List printable to share with you. Pin to Pinterest.

Is spring break upon you? If you are watching the budget, take a look at these Spring Break Staycation Ideas. You don’t need to shell out money to create a fun spring break vacation for the kids! It’s totally possible to have a blast without jet-setting anywhere. Pin to Pinterest.

Do you love the Halloween Tradition of you’ve been booed? If so, carry this tradition to spring. Save this “You’ve Been Egged!” Easter gift idea on someone’s yard this weekend! Read on for the full details so you can start a fun Easter tradition surprise Easter Egg hunt with your family and friends!

Games create laughter, laughter creates endorphins. Seems like a win-win to me, no? If you are looking for a few Spring game ideas, take a look at this huge set of Easter Game Printables.

Instead of catching bugs in a bug jar, make your own lighting bugs out of Easter eggs! These plastic egg crafts are a fun spring craft for little kids. Make bugs, birds in a nest, ants, frogs, and other fun creatures out of Easter Eggs. Pin to Pinterest.

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Spread Easter Cheer! You’ve Been Egged Printable

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Ready to spread joy this spring season? Just like You’ve Been Booed and You’ve Been Elfed, why not something fun for the spring holiday? Leave this “You’ve Been Egged!” Easter gift idea on someone’s yard this weekend! Read on for the full details so you can start a fun Easter tradition surprise Easter Egg hunt with your family and friends!

I have good news. With this Easter tradition, Egging does not refer to the act of throwing eggs at houses, cars, or people. This is the act of paying it forward with a random act of kindness… no malicious and foolish egging someone on here! Let’s learn more about what does you’ve been egged mean?

What is You Have Been Egged?

youve been egged easter tradition

Have you ever been boo-ed? If so you will recognize the idea of this Easter activity. You’ve Been Egged is a fun spring tradition to spread the Easter spirit. It’s the act of surprising unsuspecting neighbors and friends with a small Easter egg hunt and fun surprises.

Similar to ding-dong-ditch only by leaving behind a fun treat for others to enjoy. With this cute idea, friends, family, and neighbors leave unsuspected gifts on someone’s doorstep or yard. They ring the doorbell and allow the recipient to discover the Easter surprise. Then, the lucky receiver is expected to pay it forward in a similar fashion to another person in the neighborhood (or group of friends.)

Wondering how you’ve been egged works? Let me explain the supplies and instructions so you too can do this fun Easter activity this spring.

What’s Needed for You’ve Been Egged Gift

You’ve been egged is a fun easter tradition for family and friends.  Ready to begin the fun Easter activity? Grab these you’ve been egged supplies.

Supplies

A few supplies are needed for this fun Easter surprise.

  • Regular Printer Paper (or cardstock – we like this one.)
  • We’ve Been Egg / You’ve Been Egged Easter Sign printables (see below)
  • 12 Plastic Easter Eggs
  • Small trinkets or candy for fillers

That is all that is needed. However, you can make a larger Easter gift by adding an Easter basket.

Gift Basket Ideas

For this activity, no Easter basket is needed. You simply need the right number of eggs (12) and the printable set. However, if you want to include a special treat, a gift basket can hold a fun surprise and the “you’ve been egged” door sign. Just lay it on the front porch and ring the doorbell and run.

Ideas for the Easter eggs or an Easter basket gift might include…

  • Peeps
  • Chocolate Eggs
  • Easter Candy
  • Temporary Tattoos
  • Small Trinkets
  • Stickers
  • Bracelets
  • Hot chocolate bombs
  • Craft Supplies
  • Nail polish
  • Bath items
  • Play-doh
  • Bubbles
  • Slime
  • Sidewalk chalk

The Dollar Tree is a great place to pick up Easter Egg fillers and small goodies.

Now for the you’ve been egged directions.

How Do You Egg Your Friends?

It’s incredibly easy to egg your friends. Once you have your supplies make sure you print extra copies of the “you’ve been egged, we’ve been egged” printable set. This will help your friends pass along the fun.

To play, put your dozen treat-filled Easter eggs together with fun treats, small trinkets, and/or prizes. Grab your copies (and tape if you want to hang the You’ve Been Egged sign on your friend’s door. Alternatively, you can make this you’ve been egged yard sign by taping the paper to a yardstick or ruler.

You've Been Egged Easter Egg Activity for Spring

When you arrive at your neighbor or friend’s house, the goal is to arrive when they are home. Incognito is the key! Quietly create your Easter egg hunt with 12 hidden eggs on your friend’s lawn or front yard. Once that is done, lay down your small easter basket (if there is one) on your neighbor’s doorstep. Then quickly creep up to the house and ring the doorbell or knock very hard. Then run back to your house or car and go. You don’t want them o see you and know who egged their home.

So they can pass along the fun, the directions for egging and passing along the game are included in the Easter printable sign. They will know how to play based on your actions as well as we’ve been egged printable instructions.

First, the printable set reads…

12 Eggs have been hidden in your yard, filled with sweets and treats from us to you! Enjoy the hunt!

Instructions

 

The instructions write.

Keep the fun going!

    1. Place the “we’ve been egged” sign in your window or on your door.
    2. Fill plastic eggs with a variety of small sweets and treats. Surprise a family member, friend, or neighbor who hasn’t
      been egged yet.

Remember to make an extra copy of these instructions & “We’ve been egged” sign for the next participant.

This is fun for the Eater season. If RAKs (random acts of kindness) are your jam, continue the fun in your neighborhood in November and December too. Take a look at the You’ve Been Elfed Christmas and You’ve Been Boo-ed Halloween Printable Set.

Now let the fun begin! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket with your Easter traditions and Easter Egg Hunt ideas. Try something new with an easy you’ve been egged printable. Your kids will love this spring activity.

Let’s spread Easter cheer!

You’ve Been Egged Printable

Give the gift of an egg hunt every year with this easy printable Easter tradition. Using the You’ve Been Egged Printable Set is like creating a secret egg hunt and surprising the receiver. Teach your kids the act of giving this spring season.

This Easter Activity Printable is an 8.5-inch by 11-inch digital file is non-editable. Download, print, cut, and use as you would like for personal use.

What you get with purchase:

  • You’ve Been Egged Sign
  • You’ve Been Egged Instructions
  • We’ve Been Egged Sign

Get your set today and head to your friends yard and neighbors’ houses for Easter fun

Download the You’ve Been Egged Printable Set

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More Easter Traditions

Easter is a very special holiday. First, it is set apart from the fall and winter holidays. Second, it is less commercialized. Because of this, you can really use this spring holiday to stand out. By choosing the right Easter traditions for your family, you can enjoy both Easter Games and Easter Activities that really share the message of the season. The life and death of Jesus Christ.

Fun traditions for an Easter celebration might include…

  • Sunrise service
  • Easter Parade
  • Easter Egg Roll
  • Baking hot cross buns
  • Eating ham for Easter dinner
  • Displaying an Easter lilies arrangement
  • Basket from the Easter bunny
  • Crafting a cross from palm Sunday palms
  • Wearing a dress and Easter bonnet

In addition, take a look at these fun Easter traditions for families. From Easter Scavenger Hunts to Easter Minute To Win it Games, to Bible Verses and Lent traditions… there is something for everyone! Why not try a few new family traditions this year? We bet the whole family loves trying something new.

First, let’s start with an Easter Treasure Hunt. Perhaps allow your kids to spread the love of egging the yard of a neighbor or friend and then in return reward them with their own Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt at home. Pin to Pinterest.

I personally love One Minute Games. They are fast-paced which makes them perfect for ice breakers, Sunday School, Youth Group, or even Easter parties. These Easter Minute to Win it Games include eggs, peeps, and plenty of Easter-themed supplies. Download, print, and play. Pin to Pinterest too!

Easter Games Minute to Win it

Want to keep the Christian meaning of the Easter season? Take a look at these 40 Easter Bible Verses. Use for the 40 days of Advent, Holy Week, or read on Good Friday or Easter Sunday. These are easy-to-read Easter Scripture verses appropriate for kids. Christians can discuss the empty tomb and pair this idea with Christian Easter crafts like our resurrection rolls and Easter gardens. Pin to Pinterest.

Easter Bible Verses Printable

So here is a fun idea. When you egg a neighbor’s yard, why not add these Resturreciton Eggs Bible Verses too? This Resurrection Eggs printable has Bible verses about Christ’s resurrection. These Easter scripture cards tell the Easter story in a fun way. Pair with one dozen plastic Easter eggs for a cute Christian Easter craft. You can grab both the 40 Kid’s Bible Verses Let and Ressurection Eggs Bible Verses printable in one set.  Pin to Pinterest.

What goes in resurrection eggs?

So what is a list of Easter Traditions if Easter Egg dyeing isn’t included? Try something new this year with Easter Egg Dyeing Ideas – Think outside the carton with these creative and cute spring egg dyeing techniques and tutorials. Some include paint, some include marker, some include rice – say what!? Pin to Pinterest.

Let’s toss some crafts into the mix! Want to put those plastic eggs to use for more than an Easter egg hunt this year? We’ve found lots of totally cute Plastic Easter Egg Crafts to make your home or classroom look fun and festive for Easter! Pin to Pinterest.

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18 Fun Back to School Games – Minute to Win it Style!

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Tired of the same old boring games at your back to school parties or with your first week of school activities? Try these 18 fun Minute to Win it Back to School Games that are great for kids and adults alike. Download, print, and enjoy some of the best games to play at school or home!

Back to School Games

Celebrate the new school year and get the kids excited with fun back to school games. The first day of school is an exciting time for everyone, from the kids who are heading back to class to the parents who are finally getting a little peace and quiet.

And while those first few days might feel overwhelming as you try to get organized for the new year, setting up some fun games will help decrease everyone’s stress level! Group games are perfect icebreakers for getting to know peers and the classroom.

In this post, we’ve got everything you need for a fantastic back-to-school season, including fun ideas for the kids and some of the best games to play at school or for a gathering.

Back to School Games for Kids

what are the best games to play at school

Let’s take a closer look at a few exciting back to school games for outdoor fun with a group of classmates or friends. These are great for a school party or can be used in the classroom as they are clean fun for games ideas to play in the classroom.

Games to play at school might include…

Back to School Toss – This game of strength tests students’ accuracy as they toss these balls using string tied onto them. On the count of three, students try to see how many they can toss into their buckets. You can make this even more fun by choosing teams to compete against each other.

Pencil Drop – This game is a test of balance and patience as students try to keep their pencils from hitting the ground. All you do is line up into two teams and pass the unsharpened pencil down the line without using your hands. The first group to make it to the end of the line with a pencil in hand, wins!

First Day Jitters – This game is played like the classic game hot potato, but with a book! When the music starts, the first student passes the book. Students to pass around the book. The last one to hold it when the music stops is out. When only one student remains, that person wins!

Want something more? How about back-to-school party games that include math… perhaps like 60 seconds of activity?  Grab your stop watches!

Back to School Minute to Win It Games

Get your kids ready for back to school with our printable first day of school activities. The PDF is filled with easy-to-set-up games that need everyday items you can grab locally or get delivered by Amazon.

To use the packet, just download and print the pages at home on a color printer. The supply list is included so you don’t have to worry about forgetting anything.

Here’s a sneak peek at two of the games:

Keep Up Your Grades – This game of skill challenges kids to use their A-game to keep their balloons in the air. This is a challenging one, but kids love it when they get the hang of it!

Sticky Note Challenge – Cover your teammate or classmate with Post-It notes the fastest and you might just become the teacher’s pet! When the timer hits 60 seconds, who will have the most sticky notes stuck?

Face the Cookie – Players must move an OREO cookie from their forehead into their mouth within one minute. Participants cannot use their hands at any time during the game!

Using common school supplies like a paper bag, pens, glue sticks, rubber bands, and apples. Your download comes with a full list of items for the games and directions for all 18 games.

How to Use the Back to School Games

There are several ways to use these games. You can have a fun last day of summer with your kids and some neighborhood friends or even help set these activities up for your child’s classroom.

The beginning of the school year can bring a lot of anxiety. For teachers, these back to school activities make great simple icebreakers or team-building games as students share a challenge and try to solve a task. It’s a great way to make a new friend as you introduce new classmates to you and the classroom. They might find school a fun place to return to!

They also make great back to school party games if you want to invite classmates over to meet before the first day of school too! Have so much fun playing games that are a bit school themed. End summer break and excite your child about their school supplies and the first day of school. You can even choose one of the games to play each day after school paired with a fun snack!

How to Play Minute-to-Win It Games

The basic idea of a minute to win it game, is you have 60 seconds to complete a challenge. You can complete the task before the time, or you can complete the task within the time.

How to Score

With each game, the adult (or individual in charge) decides how points are awarded. For example, the first person/team member that finishes gets 3 points, the next team 2 points, and the last team one point. Alternatively, you can award one point to anyone that finishes. This scoring system needs to be established ahead o the game so that there is no confusion as the games are played.

How to Establish Teams

Before the game begins, teams must also be established. You can play as an individual, in pairs, or even in teams.

Individual: For smaller groups of kiddos, individual rounds are best. This gives each player an opportunity to earn their own points and play each 60-second challenge. If any games call for multiple players, you will pair up for that game but each player will be awarded individual points for “winning” the challenge.

Pairs: Groups of 2 to four players are also good with small groups. This means each player will not participate in every game but rather a handful of the 18 back-to-school games. This is also a great way to pair younger kids with an older student or peer. Group members will be working on earning points for their team.

Team: If playing with a bunch of kids, large teams are best for group games. One member of the team will be selected for a challenge each round. If desired, you can do the challenge multiple times. Challenges are completed to declare yourself the winning team!

There’s no limit to the ways you can use these fun games so download the printable packet to get started!

Minute to Win it Back to School Games PDF

Start the school year with something silly and fun. These games are memorable and make a really fun school tradition. Playing them will instantly create a memory bank file in your child’s memories.

What you get with your Minute to Win it PDF File:

  • 18 Back to School Minute to Win It Games List PDF Instant Download (3 pages)
  • Minute to Win it Games Score Card

Back to School Games Printable PDF Files

More of the Best Games to Play at School

fun games to play at school for kids and teachers

Why are fun classroom games great for kids? Playing games releases endorphins aka happiness and thrill. When these endorphins are released, it’s a great time for connection with peers, friends, and new classmates. That makes the beginning of the year a perfect time for establishing relationships and teamwork through fun icebreakers. In addition, parents and educators can use holiday games for each new season to reconnect with brain breaks during those mid-year lulls.

Start the school year with some excitement. Enjoy these other kids’ games including back-to-school bingo, indoor games, games for a bunch of kids, and games perfect for a small family game night! Perhaps meet at the school playground for some fun water or outdoor games before that first-day bell or on that first Friday of school before the last bell rings for the week.

These are not your classic red light, green light games. Take a look at some of the best games to play at school or at a gathering with friends (old and new!)

Back to School Supply Scavenger Hunt Clues

school scavenger hunt clue cards

Ready to pass out those school supplies. This at-home School Supply Treasure Hunt will give your kids a fun adventure as they gather all their classroom supplies. Hide the child’s school supplies with each clue. At the end of the hunt, you can have their backpack, all their school needs, prizes, and maybe a surprise first-day-of-school outfit. While this back-to-school scavenger hunt setting is in the home, you can also find (or create) fun scavenger hunts for kids like a classroom checklist for getting to know the school, teacher, and homeroom.

Outdoor Backyard Games

fun outdoor games for kids and adults

Are you hosting a back to school activity on the school playground? These Outdoor Games would be perfect for a large grassy area. They can be used for a kindergarten playdate or a coordinated recess activity for the teacher. In addition to the classroom teacher, these games to play on the school playground are great games to play at PE as they contain supplies like hula hoops, jump ropes, and balls. So share with those physical education teachers or ask to borrow a few game supplies for these popular school playground games.

Indoor Games

kids games to play indoors

We all know that rainy days come and those can be really stressful for teachers. Kids need active games however most teachers have a cabinet of kids’ board games. The truth is, kids need activity and a break from academics. If you are a parent reading this post, do your teacher a favor, and instead of grabbing board games off the teacher’s wish list, get this! Grab these ideas for indoor games, laminate the printable game instructions, and then gift them to him/her for optional games to play in the classroom on days when the weather is not participating (or is precipitating – see what I did there?) In addition to the printable games for school, including a few of the game supplies the teacher might not have in the classroom.

Minute to Win it Water Games

Minute to Win it Water Games for Kids

Are you looking for field day activities or perhaps the last week of school and the last day of school games? The whole class will enjoy something unique.  These water minute-to-win-it games are the perfect ending to a school year and will cool off your students as that sun begins to heat the school day.

Minute to Win it Traditional Games

huge list of minute to win it games to play

So, hear me out. Minute to Win it games are perfect for morality, but they also are perfect for a math lesson plan. If you are looking for math games, try these traditional Minute to Win it Games. Kids can use the minute to win it scorecard to keep track of points. Of course, the math on the 60-second challenge is also a fit. Use with a stopwatch lesson or as a reward for the end of a math section or good math test scores. Who wouldn’t love this reward that you could play the same games over and over throughout the year – kind of like your class’s thing – we think the other classes might be a little jelly (that’s jealous!) Drop the math facts nad try these!

Kids Party Games

It doesn’t have to be a birthday party to play games. These low-cost party games for kids can be used in the classroom too.  They offer clean fun using many common supplies found at home or in the school. Teachers can also request parents send in a few of the school supplies he/she doesn’t have. They won’t cost a lot.

Themed Bingo Games

Who doesn’t love a good game of BINGO? Take a look at these free printable bingo games for every season and every holiday of the year. These bingo games for kids are great for the homeroom parent to include in seasonal classroom parties. They can be used as a classroom center for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and more.

Minute to Win it Graduation Games

Kids of all ages will enjoy these graduation minute to win it games. Use with 8th graders, 12th graders, 5th graders, or even kindergarten. To use with younger kids, pair them with their older buddies (do you meet with an older kids’ class of students) and let them have fun with these last day of school games for graduation. These are 60-second style or you can try out these Graduation Party Games too!

Playground Scavenger Hunt

printable park scavenger hunt games for kids at the park

There are a few ways to use this playground treasure hunt. Print multiple sets and split players into teams. Mix up the cards so each team is on a criss-cross of paths. It will never be clear who is in the lead. Alternatively, for variations, you can create this playground treasure hunt as a timed game so you are in a race to be the team that finishes first.

Lastly, while you are planning fun and excitement, start the first day of school off right. The start of the school year is a great time to create new memories. Take a look at these Memorable First Day of Schools Ideas and Traditions. Pin to Pinterest.

Free School Printables

Not ready to buy? Take a look at some of our free printables in our free printable library. This includes fun games for kids and back-to-school activities and ideas. You will love some of the teacher resources.

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How to Print at Staples

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your experience with the Back to School Games or some of the activities you have found to be the most exciting games to play in the classroom.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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