A rhyming ice kingdom treasure hunt for ages 3–7. Read the story, hide the clues around the house and let the snowflake seekers follow the trail to the crystal snowflake. Here are free clues to start with, and a printable version with your child’s name and your own hiding spots.
Read this out loud before the first clue. It turns “go find some cards” into a mission.
A Frosty Message
Greetings from the Ice Palace, Snowflake Seekers!
This is Queen Glacia, ruler of the Ice Kingdom. Every winter, my crystal snowflakes hang on the palace towers and fill the whole kingdom with snowy magic. But this morning my playful friend Pip the Snow Fox chased his tail around the towers and swished every snowflake right off with his big fluffy tail!
Now the palace has lost its sparkle. Pip feels terribly sorry, so he followed the snowflakes and left eight Snowflake cards along the way. Each one has a rhyming riddle that tells you where to look next.
Snowflake Seekers are gentle, kind and great at taking turns. Work together, give a big shiver every time you find a card, and follow the trail to the very end, where a magical winter surprise is waiting!
Your first Snowflake card is attached. Bundle up, Seekers!
With frosty hugs,
Queen Glacia of the Ice Palace
Write each riddle on a card and hide it at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands after the story.
Bundle up, Seekers, and come out to play!
Pip the Snow Fox swished the snowflakes away!
A snowflake! It sparkles and twinkles so bright,
Now tiptoe along to the next one in sight!
The very last snowflake shines brightest by far,
Find it and bring back the Queen’s Winter Star!
The printable Ice Palace Snowflake Quest has your child’s name on every page and a rhyming clue for each spot in your home, including ones you type in, like “Grandma’s piano”. You get a host guide, the story briefing, clue cards with pictures for little ones and a finisher certificate, plus Host Mode on your phone for party day. It’s $9.99 and arrives by email in minutes.
