Indoor Scavenger Hunt for a House: 8 rhyming clues for kids
A trail that sends kids up and down the whole house, from the front door to the laundry and back to bed, with the prize hiding at the end.
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
Where do the jackets hang out on a hook?
Answer: Coat Closet. Hide it: In a coat pocket inside the closet.
Open the closet and take a quick look!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
Up and down, step by step, one, two, three,
Answer: Stairs. Hide it: On the bottom step.
Check by the stairs, now what will you see?Clue 5
Where are the crackers and cereal kept?
Answer: Pantry. Hide it: Next to the cereal in the pantry.
Peek in the pantry where snacks have all slept!Clue 6
Head to the spot where wet clothes become dry,
Answer: Dryer. Hide it: Inside the dryer drum (door open).
It spins and it tumbles, so give it a try!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 house hunt
- Spread the clues across floors. A trip up the stairs and back is half the fun.
- Walk the route once before the party and tuck each card where a small child can reach it.
- Close doors to rooms that are off limits so nobody wanders off the trail.
- Put a grown-up near the stairs if your hunters are 3 or 4.
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 house 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.