Review games

Classroom Scavenger Hunt

Students search the room for hidden clues or items, answering questions to unlock the next clue. Works for back-to-school, review and holiday parties.

  • 🎓 Grades K–12
  • ⏱ 20–45 min
  • 👥 Small teams
  • 📦 Some prep
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How to play Classroom Scavenger Hunt

  1. Hide clue cards around the room, each with a question.
  2. The answer to each question tells teams where the next clue is.
  3. Give each team the first clue at the same time (or start teams at different clues).
  4. Teams record answers on their sheet.
  5. The first team to finish with all answers correct wins.

Variations

  • Back to school: send students to find the pencil sharpener, the library corner and the turn-in tray.
  • Photo version: teams find examples of shapes or materials around the school.
How to play Classroom Scavenger Hunt: printable classroom rule card with the steps, time (20–45 min), grades k–12 and prep

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