9 Cool Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids

Whether your children are suffering from the summer doldrums or it's a rainy weekend day, it's nice to have some activities on-hand that don't require you to spend money.  Scavenger hunts are always fun!  You can offer prizes or make teams to get the adults involved.  Scavenger hunts are even fun for an only child to complete solo.

9 Free Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids . . .

1. Outdoor Adventure Scavenger Hunt - This printable scavenger hunt has fun graphics and is perfect for use in your backyard, at the local park, or while camping.
2. Use Your Senses Scavenger Hunt - This scavenger hunt can be used almost anywhere.  It asks that the hunters find items using their sight, hearing, and touch.  What a great way for a child to explore his or her surroundings!
3. Road Trip Alphabet Pictures Scavenger Hunt - This printable makes a book your child can fill out during a road trip.  What a smart way to keep your little one busy and entertained during a long car ride!
4. Colors Scavenger Hunt - This printable is perfect for a child or a whole classroom who is learning their colors, and can be used indoors or out!
5. Vocabulary Words Scavenger Hunt Bookmarks - These printable bookmarks are a great way to challenge young readers, who may usually just skim over unfamiliar words while reading.
6. Around the House Scavenger Hunt - This printable scavenger hunt includes a fun list of things to find around the house, such as "something shiny and new"!
7. Park Scavenger Hunt - This adorable printable asks your child to find a list of things that can usually be found at a park or playground.  What a cool way to add some extra fun to a playdate at the park!
8. ABC Scavenger Hunt - This printable scavenger hunt is both educational and fun.  Like the Colors Scavenger Hunt, this activity is perfect for a child or a whole classroom of children who are learning their ABC's!
9. Nature Scavenger Hunt - This activity doesn't actually have a printable, but is super-easy, fun, and free.  All you need is an empty egg carton!

What other types of scavenger hunts have you organized for your children?  Share your ideas with us in a comment here!

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9 Cool Free Printable Christmas Activities for Kids

When do you need to keep your children entertained during the days leading up to and on Christmas day?  For us, it's when we are wrapping last minute gifts and when we are getting some holiday cooking done.  Checkout these 9 cool free printable kids Christmas activities from some of my favorite bloggers!

9 Cool Free Printable Christmas Activities for Kids . . . 

1. Printable Christmas Tree Cupcake Toppers from Embracing Creativity - This is a super-easy craft that your children can be doing while you're baking and frosting holiday cupcakes.  Then they can have the easy job of placing the toppers on the cupcakes!
2. Printable Disney Character Christmas Coloring Pages from Mommy Gaga - These fun free printable coloring pages feature favorite Disney characters, such as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Pooh, and more.  What a fun activity this would be paired with watching the Mickey's Christmas Carol movie for a Christmas family movie night!
3. Printable Snowman Coloring Page & Snack Topper for Teacher from Frugal Novice - Together or separate these two color-me printables make a cute gift for teacher.  Checkout these free printables and snag the white chocolate Snow Popcorn recipe while you're there!
4. Printable Christmas Tree Coloring Pages from Resourceful Blogger - With 7 different free printable coloring pages to choose from, your child will be certain to find the right Christmas tree to inspire the artist within!
5. Printable Snowman Garland Craft from Thrifty Jinxy - This easy craft will get your children decorating in no time.  All you'll need are some scissors and fishing line and you're ready to go!
6. Printable Christmas-Themed Busy Bag Cards from Lalymom - These busy bags will definitely keep your child occupied around the holiday, whether at home or at a relative's house.  These are such a great idea, I bet you'll end up making a whole collection of them with year-round themes!
7. Printable Ugly Christmas Sweater Awards from Baby Dickey - Does your family take part in an annual ugly Christmas sweater contest or have you been thinking about started that tradition?  Why not give it a try and have the children be the judges?  They will have a blast deciding who should win these 3 printable ugly sweater awards.  It's a guaranteed fun time for children and adults alike!
8. Printable Christmas Thank You Cards for Kids from My Sweet Sanity - These free printable thank you cards were clearly designed with children in mind.  Filling them out could not be easier, which is awesome, especially if a child has multiple thank you cards to send out.
9. Printable Christmas Photo Props from The Suburban Mom - These free printable photo props include a Santa hat and beard, Rudolph antlers and nose, and a chalkboard chat bubble.  These fun props would be perfect for your holiday photo cards, as well as for setting up a silly photo booth at your holiday party!

Which of these free printable Christmas activities for children do you think your kids will like the most?  Let us know in a comment here!

I received permission from the sites listed above to include their awesome free Christmas printables in this list of 9 cool things.