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Birthday Present Quest
Ages 3–8 · 8 picture clues + treasure card · free printable
A free printable birthday treasure hunt for ages 3–8: eight picture clues lead the birthday kid to their hidden present. Print it the night before.
The story — read it out loud
Happy birthday! Someone hid a special present somewhere in our home and left a trail of picture clues. Follow them one by one to find your surprise!
Make it fit your home
Tap a hiding place to switch it on or off (4–12 places). New places are added at the end; the last place is where the treasure waits.
A4 or US Letter · setup checklist, 9 cards, blank draw-your-own clues and a certificate
The clue cards
- START · Clue 1
Look under a pillow!
Wake up, birthday star, don't sleep —
under your pillow, take a peep! - Clue 2 of 8hidden under a pillow
Look in a shoe!
One year older, bigger feet —
look in your shoe for a birthday treat!Mission: Sing "Happy Birthday" to yourself first!
- Clue 3 of 8hidden in a shoe
Look on the fridge!
Where the birthday cake stays cool —
look by the fridge, that's the rule! - Clue 4 of 8hidden on the fridge
Look under the table!
Party plates and cups for all —
look under the table, big or small! - Clue 5 of 8hidden under the table
Look by the front door!
Ding-dong! Party guests are here —
look by the door, the clue is near!Mission: Jump once for every year you are!
- Clue 6 of 8hidden by the front door
Look on the bookshelf!
Turn the page, the story's new —
look on the shelf for one more clue! - Clue 7 of 8hidden on the bookshelf
Look in the toy box!
New toys soon will join the fun —
check the toy box, everyone! - Clue 8 of 8hidden in the toy box
Look under a sofa cushion!
Make a wish and count to three —
look by the sofa, what do you see?Mission: Blow out 3 pretend candles!
- Treasure · Card 9hidden under a sofa cushion
Surprise!
You found your birthday present! Happy, happy birthday to you!
Where to hide each card
- Give card 1 (the START card) to your child.
- Hide card 2 under a pillow.
- Hide card 3 in a shoe.
- Hide card 4 on the fridge.
- Hide card 5 under the table.
- Hide card 6 by the front door.
- Hide card 7 on the bookshelf (bottom shelf).
- Hide card 8 in the toy box.
- Hide the treasure card (card 9) and your treat or gift under a sofa cushion.
How to play
- 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. 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. 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.
Tips
- Hide the cards in reverse order: start with the treasure, finish with card 2.
- Keep every clue at kid height and in safe spots — never near the stove, stairs or an open window.
- For non-readers, point at the picture and ask: "Where is this in our house?"
- Big kids can read the rhymes out loud or help hide the clues for a younger sibling.
- Want a talking clue? Record a message with a free voice card and hide it at the last stop.
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Keep the memories from your quest
Save your kid's treasure maps and drawings — with their voice — in Jerry's Artbox.
