Welcome Them Back With a Classroom Scavenger Hunt!

Start your school year off with excitement and energy by welcoming your students back with a Classroom Scavenger Hunt! This fun, interactive activity is the perfect way to help new students feel at home while building community from the very first day. As students move around the room checking off each item seen on the slides, they’ll learn where essential classroom materials are located, meet their classmates, and start forming connections that will last all year long.

Think of it as a real-life game of I Spy that turns your classroom into a fun introductory adventure! Whether you’re teaching in early primary or upper years, this simple classroom scavenger hunt will have your students exploring, collaborating, and having loads of fun together as they begin to settle into their new learning classroom setting.

An Exciting (and Easy) Scavenger Hunt for the Classroom

This scavenger hunt for the classroom is the perfect first day of school activity. And the best part? It doesn’t require any prep at all.

You can be ready to play in minutes! Click the Download button to access your slide deck or printable PDF version. Display the clues on your board, hand out copies, or even adapt it for small group rotations.

With zero prep and tons of engagement, this scavenger hunt is an easy win if you want to combine fun with function during those busy first days of school.

Resources to Pair With This Scavenger Hunt Classroom Activity

Love this scavenger hunt classroom activity? Keep the fun going with more back-to-school icebreakers and get-to-know-you games from Teach Starter! Try pairing it with:

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