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End of Year Scavenger Hunt
heart-felt way to wrap up the year
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to wrap up the school year? An End of Year Scavenger Hunt for Kindergarten is the perfect blend of movement, excitement, and celebration!
Whether you’re planning your last week of school activities or searching for an easy, low-prep end of year idea, this classroom scavenger hunt will keep your students engaged while helping them reflect on all they’ve learned.
As the school year winds down, attention spans get shorter and energy runs high. That’s why this printable end of year scavenger hunt is such a hit with teachers—it turns your classroom into a playful adventure zone, giving your students a chance to move, explore, and celebrate the memories they’ve made.
In this post, I’ll walk you through how to use the End of Year Scavenger Hunt (available in my TPT Store) with your students, why it works so well for preschool and kindergarten classrooms, and how it fits beautifully with other end of year activities like a memory book.
Let’s make the last few days of school unforgettable!
what's included?
Step-by-Step Instructions
Clue Cheat Sheet
11 Rhyming Clues (numbered AND unnumbered)
Alternate Clues
Scavenger Hunt Recording Page
“Hooray, We Did it!” Letter
Assortment of CROWNS
4 Writing Prompt Pages (lined and unlined)
5 Half-Page Writing Craft Pages with Apple Toppers (lined and unlined)
5 Full Page Writing Craft Pages with Apple Toppers (lined and unlined)
Bonus At Home Version
COLOR and B&W versions
EDITABLE PowerPoint™️version included (only the text is editable)
why your kids will love it
They get to be detectives for the day.
Following the clues turns them into problem-solving adventurers.
They’ll love the trip down memory lane!
why you'll love it
Following the clues will help your students remember all the special moments for the year.
Combines learning with movement, making it perfect for energetic little ones who love to explore!
You can start a cherished tradition that is sure to be a highlight of the year
directions
How to do the End of Year Scavenger Hunt
Our Class is a Family Pete the Cat by: Shannon Olsen
Memory Jars by: Vera Brosgol
Look-there was a clue in the back of the book!
Read the letter
Solve the first clue together
Read each clue
Students solve and follow the clues around the classroom/school in search of the hidden treasure
Hooray! Your students found the End of Year treasure.
Celebrate with a fun snack or another book!
Optional: Decorate and wear end of year crowns (included in the Scavenger Hunt)
After the Scavenger Hunt students can draw and or write about their experience
Choose from an assortment of writing page and writing crafts
Create a magical day in your classroom or home that your students and kiddos will never forget!
