Treasure Hunt for 5 Year Olds
Five-year-olds want to run to the next spot, not wait while someone decodes a riddle. On the Explorer level every card shows a full picture of the next hiding spot with a two-line rhyme a grown-up reads out loud.
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Built for children who cannot read yet
- The picture is the clue. A child who recognizes the couch knows where to go.
- Two short lines per card, easy to read aloud over party noise.
- A letter token at each stop to place on the collection board, so small hands have a job.
- Hiding spots at their height: you choose places a 5-year-old can reach safely.
Sample Explorer clues
- Toy box: Ollie waved an arm, then waved two more, look in the toy box on the floor!
- Bathroom sink: Ollie loves water, splish and splash, run to the sink, quick as a flash!
- Bed pillow: Ollie is sleepy, time for a rest, under the pillow is where to look next!
Make it for a 5-year-old
- Enter age 5. The Explorer level is selected for you. Under the Sea is preselected as the theme.
- Choose easy spots. Preview two spots for free. Pick places in plain sight, low down, in rooms they know.
- Read along on the day. Print and hide the cards. One grown-up walks with the group and reads each rhyme.
Common questions
Does my 5-year-old need to read?
No. On the Explorer level the picture shows the next spot and a grown-up reads the two-line rhyme.
Is ten stops too long for this age?
Most groups finish in 20 to 30 minutes. Keep the spots close together, and skip a card if attention drops; the parent guide shows the order.
What about older siblings or guests?
Let them be the readers and helpers. If most guests are 7 or older, choose the Detective level instead.
What do I see before I pay?
The theme character and two of your own hiding spots as illustrated clue cards, free and without a card. The full printable hunt is $29.99 (was $34.99).
Picture clues they can follow on their own
Create a hunt for my 5-year-old. Free preview, then print at home for $29.99.
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