Free Printable Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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This Thanksgiving scavenger hunt for kids is an easy yet special way to enjoy a fun holiday activity.

You'll be creating awesome memories as you search high and low for these Thanksgiving-themed objects. When you discover one of the objects from the prompts, you get to color it in on this printable page.

Find out more about this scavenger hunt for Thanksgiving and get your free printable activity today!

An Amazing Way to Celebrate the Holiday with Your Kids

There are so many ways to have fun with your kids on Thanksgiving! My 5 boys and I have so many happy memories from our time shared together.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and give thanks for all of your blessings. Plus, it's a fantastic time of year to spend time with loved ones.

So, how do you slow down and enjoy this special time when there's so much to do? Like all that cooking, baking, cleaning, and decorating!

Enjoy easy Thanksgiving activities that are designed to help you slow down and make observations on all that's around you 😊 A scavenger hunt is the perfect activity to help you do just that!

Since our other printable holiday scavenger hunts (like Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, Christmas Lights, and Christmas Tree) were so much fun with my boys, I knew that the Thanksgiving version would be a cool addition to our holiday fun collection.

Why a Scavenger Hunt is the Perfect Activity for Thanksgiving

Before we dive into our Thanksgiving scavenger hunt, let's talk about why this activity is such a great fit for the holiday:

• Brings everyone together: A scavenger hunt gets the whole family involved, from the little ones to the grandparents.
• Embraces the spirit of gratitude: As you search for items, it encourages everyone to notice and appreciate the little things around them.
• Provides a fun break: Between all the cooking and eating, a scavenger hunt give you and the kids a refreshing change of pace and gets everyone moving.
• Creates new traditions: Adding a scavenger hunt to your Thanksgiving routine can become a yearly tradition that the kids look forward to.
• Adapts to any setting: Whether you're at home, visiting relatives, or even celebrating outdoors, a scavenger hunt can easily fit into your plans.

Find Out More About This Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

This free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt is on one page. The simple instructions are provided on the worksheet. You'll color in the Thanksgiving objects as they see or find them.

This scavenger hunt for kids features Thanksgiving themes, including:

• Turkey
• Pumpkin
• Pilgrim Hat
• Wish Bone
• Pumpkin Pie
• Sweetcorn
• Gourd
• Fall Leaf
• Squirrel
• Cranberries
• Pinecone
• Cornucopia
• Acorn
• Apple
• Candle
• Football
• Oven Mitt

Plus, there are 2 other sections:

1. Spread the Love!: Tell a friend of family member why you are thankful for them.
2. Three things I am thankful for...: List for your kids a simple way for your kids to express gratitude.

Cool Ways to Enjoy This Scavenger Hunt for Thanksgiving

Here are some ideas for making this printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt even more fun (and practical):

• Give the kids a variety of coloring tools to pick from, like crayons, color pencils, and fine-tip markers. My boys and I really like this type of clipboard with a storage area that opens on the side (not the bottom because your coloring materials can fall out too easily that way!). It works well when we're having fun or learning on the go.
• If it would be too difficult to color in the prompts when you're out and about, that's okay! Simply make a pencil mark next to the object and color it in later 😉
• Printing the Thanksgiving scavenger hunt on white cardstock. Regular printer paper will work fine, but my boys get excited when doing this type of activity and have a tendency to accidentally rip the paper. Are your kids like that, too?
• To use this printable scavenger hunt again and again, you can laminate it or place it in a dry-erase sleeve and use dry-erase markers.
• Add small prizes for the end of the hunt and an exciting way to boost your Thanksgiving festivities with the whole family.
• Add a challenge with a time limit, Thanksgiving riddles, and holiday interesting facts.
• Afraid these objects won't be at your Thanksgiving celebration? Have your kids search for them in a Thanksgiving-themed book!

RELATED: Make sure to get other free printables to use, like our Thanksgiving bingo, Thanksgiving games, and Thanksgiving holiday conversation starters.

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Tips & Tricks for Having a Blast with This Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids

When enjoying this type of scavenger hunt, you'll find it helpful to keep these things in mind:

1. Be ready to go: Have those coloring tools prepared to make it easy to mark off your discoveries.
2. Keep it simple: Please don't feel like you have to find each prompt in your first attempt. Extend your Thanksgiving fun to different dates and times for activities to look forward to spending together.
3. Make the most of this special time: As you look for the prompts, play holiday music, talk about Thanksgiving and what it means to you, and what you're looking forward to most.
4. Think outside the box: You can enjoy this Thasnkgiving scavenger hunt by enjoying it with books, home decor, and videos (in addition to things you find as you're shopping and driving around).
5. Add your own prompts: Before you head out on your Thanksgiving scavenger hunt, chat about the prompts. Include any extra Thanksgiving items or ideas that your kids have on the back. They can even create doodles as you go along. It's a fun way to enjoy this great activity.

Get Your Free Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids

Sweet! You’ll be having SO much fun with this simple Thanksgiving activity with your kids!

This free Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt is on 1 printable (PDF) page.

Please print as many of these scavenger hunts as you need for your personal use, family, class, homeschool co-op, or community event. If you have a friend or co-worker who'd like to have this sort of fall fun, I ask that you please share this post with them.

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