Home Treasure Hunt

Ages 3–6 · 8 picture or riddle clues + treasure card · free printable

A free printable indoor treasure hunt for ages 3–6: eight picture clues lead from the shoes to the toy box — no reading needed.

Two ways to play: picture clues (ages 3–6) show the next hiding place, and riddle clues (ages 6+) hide the picture and the place name behind a riddle. Your setup sheet always lists where every card goes.

The story — read it out loud

There's a secret treasure hidden somewhere in our home! A trail of picture clues will show you the way. Look at each picture, find that place, and the next clue will be waiting for you.

Choose the clue style

Picture clues · ages 3–6Each card shows a big picture of the next hiding place — no reading needed.Riddle clues · ages 6+No pictures or place names on the cards — just a riddle to solve.

Make it fit your home

Tap a hiding place to switch it on or off (4–12 places). New places are added at the end; the last place is where the treasure waits.

Include rhymesInclude fun missions

A4 or US Letter · setup checklist, 9 cards, blank draw-your-own clues and a certificate

The clue cards

START · Clue 1
Look in a shoe!
Left and right, they go on feet —
look inside for a clue so neat!
Clue 2 of 8hidden in a shoe
Look on the fridge!
It hums all day and keeps food cold —
look on its door for a clue to hold!
Mission: Do 5 frog jumps, then go look!
Clue 3 of 8hidden on the fridge
Look under a sofa cushion!
Where we sit to read and rest —
check the cushions, you're the best!
Clue 4 of 8hidden under a sofa cushion
Look in the bathtub!
Splish and splash, it's bubble time!
Look in the tub to find this rhyme!
Clue 5 of 8hidden in the bathtub
Look next to a plant!
Green leaves growing big and tall —
look by the pot, beside the wall!
Mission: Walk like a crab to the next spot!
Clue 6 of 8hidden next to a plant
Look under the bed!
Where you dream when stars are bright —
look underneath with all your might!
Clue 7 of 8hidden under the bed
Look under a pillow!
Soft and fluffy, made for sleep —
lift it up and take a peek!
Clue 8 of 8hidden under a pillow
Look in the toy box!
Teddies, blocks and balls inside —
where's the clue? It's trying to hide!
Mission: Clap your hands 10 times first!
Treasure · Card 9hidden in the toy box
You found the treasure!
Hooray! You followed every clue. You're a super treasure hunter!

Where to hide each card

Give card 1 (the START card) to your child.
Hide card 2 in a shoe.
Hide card 3 on the fridge.
Hide card 4 under a sofa cushion.
Hide card 5 in the bathtub (dry, no water!).
Hide card 6 next to a plant.
Hide card 7 under the bed.
Hide card 8 under a pillow.
Hide the treasure card (card 9) and your treat or gift in the toy box.

How to play

1. Pick a quest and print. Choose a story, swap any hiding places that don't fit your home, then print the cards on A4 or US Letter paper and cut them out.
2. Hide the cards. Follow the parent checklist (it's also the answer key): hide card 2 at the first place, card 3 at the next, and so on. The checklist tells you where the treat or gift goes.
3. Read the story and go!. Read the story out loud and hand over card 1. Picture clues show where the next card is hiding — no reading needed; riddle clues make older kids think it out.

Tips

Hide the cards in reverse order: start with the treasure, finish with card 2.
Keep every clue at kid height and in safe spots — never near the stove, stairs or an open window.
For non-readers, point at the picture and ask: "Where is this in our house?"
Big kids can switch to riddle clues — or read the rhymes out loud and help hide the clues for a younger sibling.
Want a talking clue? Record a message with a free voice card and hide it at the last stop.

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Keep the memories from your quest

Save your kid's treasure maps and drawings — with their voice — in Jerry's Artbox.