It’s the end of the school year, and you’re looking for something to keep your students occupied and engaged.
You want something that is going to be exciting for them and a task that they’re not going to respond to with a sigh of frustration.
Well, you’re in luck because this fun end-of-the-year scavenger hunt is just what you need!
Scavenger hunts are not only fun for students of all ages but they also actually have some really great benefits which include…
- A boost in problem-solving skills
- Enhancement of collaboration skills
- Incorporation of movement which conditions the body
- Improvement of social skills
This end-of-school-year scavenger hunt is like one big brain break where students can be active, have fun, and still learn about new stuff.
That’s why it makes a great end-of-year and after-testing activity.
Here you will find a variety of interesting scavenger hunt events that will engage all students.
You can even download a free, editable copy of this end-of-the-year scavenger hunt towards the end of this post so that you can customize it to your liking.
Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, this scavenger hunt for the end of the school year is going to be a really fun activity that your students will enjoy participating in at the close of the school year.
How to Organize an End-of-the-Year Scavenger Hunt
Provide students with a sheet of clues, and then allow them to go seek the answers.
To save the hassle of creating your own, find an editable end-of-year scavenger hunt printable at the end of this post.
End-of-the-Year Scavenger Hunt
The following events, riddles, and clever clues are great to use for your classroom or outdoor end-of-the-year scavenger hunt.
End-of-the-Year Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom
- Find someone who read more than ten books this school year.
- Find a friend who knows a tongue twister.
- Locate someone who knows how to say hello in two foreign languages.
- Find something in the classroom that begins with a vowel.
- Locate a classmate who got a cavity filled this school year.
- Find something in the classroom that is in the shape of a sphere.
- Locate a peer who participated in the school’s talent show this school year.
- Find an object that is longer than an inch but shorter than 6 inches.
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- Locate an object in the classroom that is in the shape of a cube.
- Find something in the classroom that rolls.
- Locate an object in the class that is multi-colored.
- Locate a classmate who knows the state flower.
- Find a friend who has an older brother.
- Locate a peer who brings his/her lunch from home.
- Find a classmate who prefers indoor recess over outdoor recess.
- Find someone who got braces this year.
- Locate a peer who is left-handed.
- Find a friend who can tell you the number of inches in 3 feet.
- Locate a classmate who has a birthday in June, July, or August.
- Find a book with a glossary.
- Find a friend who can name five onomatopoeia words.
- Locate a book with a chart or graph.
- Find something that starts with the letter W.
- Find a book with an index.
- Locate a friend who is moving to a new school next school year.
- Find an object in the classroom that is pastel-colored.
- Find a classmate who welcomed a new sibling this school year.
- Locate a classmate who got a new pet this school year.
- Find someone who tried a new food recently.
- Find a peer who had perfect attendance this school year.
- Find a friend who has visited Disney World or Disneyland.
- Locate a peer who participated in the science fair.
- Find a classmate whose first name = less than 20. (A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.)
- Locate a peer who can determine the sum of his/her birthday month. (A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.)
- Find a classmate whose last name = more than 15. (A=1, B=2, C=3, etc.)
- Find a friend who can count to ten in another language.
- Locate a classmate who can solve 100 times 21 using mental math.
- Find someone whose last name is less than 6 letters.
- Find a classmate who is a Boy Scout or Girl Scout.
- Locate a peer who attends after-school activities.
- Find a classmate who loves to read nonfiction books.
- Locate a friend who is the youngest sibling.
- Find a classmate who knows how to swim.
- Locate someone who mastered all of the multiplication facts this school year.
- Find a friend who has neat handwriting.
- Locate a classmate who knows how to roll his/her tongue.
- Find a classmate who can part his/her fingers. (see image below)
- Find someone who went on a field trip this year.
- Locate a friend whose family bought a new car this school year.
- Find someone who can name 5 facts about the city or town where you live.
- Locate a classmate who can explain the difference between there, their, and they’re.
- Find someone who can say a simile about him or herself.
- Locate an item in the classroom or hallway that is shiny.
- Find a friend who visited another city or state in the past six months.
- Find a classmate who can name 5 nouns located close by.
- Locate someone who can name 10 verbs in 15 seconds or less.
- Find a friend who can pat his/her head and rub his/her stomach at the same time.
- Find a classmate who has ever been fishing.
- Locate a peer who commonly goes by a nickname.
- Locate someone who owns a dog.
- Find a classmate who plays an instrument.
- Locate someone who made a new friend this school year.
- Find a friend who wears glasses.
- Find someone who knows the steps of the scientific method.
- Locate the most useful item in your desk.
- Find a peer who has attached earlobes.
- Find a classmate whose birthday is an odd number.
- Find a friend who knows how to hula-hoop.
- Record three red objects in your classroom.
- Locate someone who takes the bus to school.
- Find someone who had orange juice with breakfast today.
- Find a friend who was born in autumn.
- Find a classmate with brown eyes.
- Locate a peer who shares the same birthday month as you.
- Find someone who likes brussels sprouts.
- Find a classmate whose first name starts with the same letter as yours.
- Find someone who has played Twister.
- Locate a friend who has ever flown on an airplane.
- Find someone who has ever won a prize.
- Locate a friend who has ever tried to solve a Rubik’s cube.
Outdoors End-of-School Year Scavenger Hunt Ideas
- Locate an object that is heavier than your desk.
- Find something on the playground that is green.
- Locate something outside that rolls.
- Find an item outside that is a simple machine.
- Locate an object that is rough to the touch.
- Find something on the playground that starts with the letter T.
- Locate an object that is approximately 3 feet long.
- Find something on the playground that you can go under.
- Locate something on the playground that is nailed together.
- Locate an object that is in the shape of a quadrilateral.
- Find something that you would not find indoors.
- Find an object on the playground that is dull.
- Locate a peer who can name 5 adjectives that describe the outdoors.
- Find an item that you wouldn’t find at home.
- Locate a friend who can do a cartwheel.
- Find someone who can touch his or her toes without bending the knees.
- Locate an object that has a smell.
- Find an outdoor object that shows symmetry.
- Find a peer who is wearing blue today.
- Locate a friend who enjoys playing outdoors.
- Find a classmate who likes playing tetherball.
Free Download: Editable End-of-the-Year Scavenger Hunt (Log into your Google Slides account first.)
Final Thoughts On End-of-School-Year Scavenger Hunt
Close the end of the school year with excitement and teamwork by adding this engaging activity to your list of end-of-year activities.
Not only will students appreciate the relaxed tasks, but they will also be boosting some learning skills.