Apartment Scavenger Hunt: 8 rhyming clues for kids
No stairs, no yard, no problem. Eight hiding spots that every apartment has, so the hunt fits in one floor and still feels like a big adventure.
Make this trail with my child’s nameThe trail, clue by clue
Hide each card at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands, and the prize waits at the last answer.
Clue 1
You open it wide when a friend comes to play,
Answer: Front Door. Hide it: Taped to the inside of the front door.
It says “hello” and “goodbye” every day!Clue 2
Sneakers and boots standing all in a row,
Answer: Shoe Rack. Hide it: Inside a shoe on the shoe rack.
Check where the shoes rest when they’re done on the go!Clue 3
Where do we snuggle for movies and naps?
Answer: Couch. Hide it: Under a couch cushion.
Check under the cushions, it’s there, perhaps!Clue 4
Where do the stories sit snug in a row?
Answer: Bookshelf. Hide it: Tucked between two books.
Peek by the books, where the readers all go!Clue 5
Where do we gather for breakfast and treats?
Answer: Kitchen Table. Hide it: On (or under) the kitchen table.
Look by the table with all of the seats!Clue 6
It’s big and it’s cold and it hums all day long,
Answer: Fridge. Hide it: Taped to the fridge door (or on a shelf inside).
It keeps the milk chilly, so you can’t go wrong!Clue 7
Where do you splash with your bubbles and boats?
Answer: Bathtub. Hide it: Inside the (dry!) bathtub.
Look in the place where your rubber duck floats!Clue 8
Where do you sleep when the moon’s shining bright?
Answer: Bed. Hide it: Under the pillow.
Look under the pillow where you snuggle at night!
Tips for a apartment hunt
- Zig-zag between rooms instead of going in a line. Kids walk farther and the trail feels longer.
- Keep it quiet for the neighbors: swap the “stomp” challenges for tiptoe ones.
- Use the bathtub (dry!) and the bed for the last spots. They are big, easy to search and safe.
- If space is really tight, run the trail twice with two teams and different prizes.
Pick a theme
Every theme comes with a story, matching clue cards with pictures for little ones, your child’s name on every page and a certificate at the end. Tap one to start with this trail already filled in.
- Dinosaur
- Superhero
- Pirate
- Outer Space
- Princess & Knights
- Unicorn
- Mermaid
- Construction
- Pet Vet
- Easter
- Halloween
- Christmas
- Valentine’s
- Firefighter
- Ice Kingdom
- Race Car
Questions
How long does a apartment scavenger hunt take?
With eight clues, about 15 to 25 minutes for kids ages 3 to 8, plus a few minutes beforehand to hide the cards.
Where should the prize go?
At the last spot on the trail. On this trail that’s the bed.