Home Quests: Free Printable Treasure Hunts for Kids

Turn your home into an adventure. Every clue card shows a picture of the next hiding place — the fridge, a shoe, the toy box — so little ones who can't read yet can follow the trail on their own. Pick a story, print it on A4 or US Letter, hide the cards and watch them go.

Free to print. No sign-up.

Choose a quest

How a home quest works

  1. 1

    Pick a quest and print

    Choose a story, swap any hiding places that don't fit your home, then print the cards on A4 or US Letter paper and cut them out.

  2. 2

    Hide the cards

    Follow the parent checklist: hide card 2 at the first place, card 3 at the next, and the treasure card next to a small treat or gift at the last stop.

  3. 3

    Read the story and go!

    Read the story out loud and hand over card 1. Each card shows a picture of where the next clue is hiding — no reading needed.

Each card pictures the next place to look. You hide card 2 at the first place, card 3 at the second, and so on — the treasure card waits at the last stop next to a small treat or gift. Want the final clue to talk? Record a message with a free voice card and hide it at the last stop.

Questions from parents

What is a home quest?

A home quest is a treasure hunt around your house. Each clue card shows a picture of where the next clue is hidden, so kids follow a trail from card to card until they find the treasure at the end.

Can my child play if they can't read yet?

Yes. Every clue is a big, simple picture of a hiding place — a fridge, a shoe, a pillow — so children aged 3 and up can play on their own. The short rhymes are optional for kids who can read, or for you to read aloud.

How do I set up the treasure hunt?

Print the quest and cut out the cards. The first page is a parent checklist: give card 1 to your child, then hide card 2 at the first place, card 3 at the second place, and so on. Put the treasure card and a small treat or gift at the last hiding place.

What if we don't have one of the hiding places?

On every quest page you can switch hiding places on or off, pick from more than a dozen everyday spots and shuffle the order before printing, so the hunt fits your home.

Does it print on A4 and US Letter paper?

Yes. The cards, checklist and certificate are sized to fit both A4 and US Letter. Choose your paper size in the print dialog.

Is it really free?

Yes. All quests are free to print and play, with no sign-up. Everything is made in your browser.

Did your little explorer draw their own treasure map?

Save it forever — and add their voice telling the story — with Jerry's Artbox.

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