Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt for Kids (Free)

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Want a super fun way to celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids? This Valentine scavenger hunt for kids is perfect whether you're planning a party, looking for classroom activities, or just want to add some excitement to your family celebration at home.

I've used this activity with my boys to help us get excited about the holiday. There are so many ways to enjoy this scavenger hunt!

Find out more about how you can easily boost the fun with this scavenger hunt and get your free Valentine's Day activity today!

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Why a Scavenger Hunt is Perfect for Valentine's Day

Let's be real - holidays get kids SO excited, and Valentine's Day is no exception! All that energy from thinking about cards, candy, and celebrations can be a lot.

That's why I love activities like this Valentine scavenger hunt for kids - it gives them something fun to focus on while letting them embrace all that holiday excitement. Plus, they get to practice their observation skills while they're having a blast.

With a variety of Valentine's Day themes, this scavenger hunt can be extended over a week or so before the holiday. You can also use it as part of a classroom party, homeschool co-op activity, and library event.

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Learn More About This Holiday Scavenger Hunt

This Valentine's Day scavenger hunt fits on one page and includes 16 adorable Valentine's Day items for kids to find and color. From hearts and roses to chocolate and teddy bears - it has all those sweet holiday favorites that make Valentine's Day special.

It's super simple! Kids just look for Valentine-themed objects and color them in when they spot them. All the instructions are right there on the worksheet, so kids can jump right into the fun.

Here's what your students will be searching for:

• Envelope
• Red rose
• Present
• Chocolate
• Bouquet of flowers
• Cupcake
• Arrow
• Card
• Heart
• Lips
• Teddy bear
• Hugs & kisses (XOXO)
• Bow
• Candy
• Cupid
• Red balloon

And I've thrown in some fun bonus challenges, too!

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Making Your Valentine Scavenger Hunt Amazing

What You'll Need for This Valentine's Day Activity:

• White cardstock (regular paper works too, but cardstock holds up better to excited little hands!)
• Coloring supplies (mix it up with crayons, colored pencils, or markers)
• Clipboard if you want to get fancy
• Laminating supplies or dry erase sleeve if you'd like to use it again

Fun Ways to Use Your Scavenger Hunt:

1. Start Early: Hand it out a few days before Valentine's Day and let kids keep track of what they find. They can even make tally marks when they spot something more than once - my kids get super excited about finding multiple hearts!
2. Party Time: This is such a hit at Valentine's parties - kids love moving around and searching together. It's way better than having them sit still!
3. Sneak in Some Learning: Got little ones working on their reading? Write the Valentine words on sticky notes or index cards and hide them around your space. They'll be having so much fun hunting that they won't even realize they're practicing reading!
4. Make It Last: Want to use this Valentine's Day scavenger hunt with multiple kids or save it for next time? Pop it in a dry erase sleeve or laminate it. Works like a charm in classrooms or if you've got several kiddos who want to take turns!

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Make It Extra Fun

I like to have a little surprise ready when kids finish their Valentine scavenger hunt - maybe a small box of chocolates or a cute Valentine's Day toy from the dollar store. The look on their faces when they complete the hunt and get their surprise is priceless!

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Get Your Free Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt for Kids

High five! You're on your way to enjoying some sweet Valentine's Day fun with your kids! It's such a great way to enjoy a fun activity with kids of all ages for the holiday.

This free Valentine's Day scavenger hunt activity includes one PDF (printable) page.

You may 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 might like to have this type of Valentine's Day fun, I ask that you please share this post with them. Thanks so much for your cooperation!

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