Christmas Quest: The Reindeer's Lost Jingle Bell

Ages 3–7 · 10 picture clues + treasure card · free printable

A free printable Christmas treasure hunt: ten picture clues help kids find the reindeer's lost jingle bell under the tree. Great for ages 3–7.

The story — read it out loud

Oh no! A little reindeer flew over our roof last night and her jingle bell fell off. Without it, she can't jingle! The bell left a trail of picture clues all around our home. Can you follow them and find it?

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.

Include rhymesInclude fun missions

A4 or US Letter · setup checklist, 11 cards, blank draw-your-own clues and a certificate

The clue cards

START · Clue 1
Look by the window!
The reindeer flew past in the night —
check the window, frosty and white!
Clue 2 of 10hidden by the window
Look in a shoe!
Snowy boots go stomp, stomp, stomp —
look inside, then jump and romp!
Mission: Do 5 reindeer jumps, then go look!
Clue 3 of 10hidden in a shoe
Look in a coat pocket!
Hats and mittens, scarves and coats —
check the pocket for reindeer notes!
Clue 4 of 10hidden in a coat pocket
Look on the fridge!
Cold as snow and icy too —
the fridge is hiding your next clue!
Clue 5 of 10hidden on the fridge
Look under a sofa cushion!
Cozy cushions, warm and deep —
where the reindeer took a sleep!
Mission: Waddle like a penguin to the next spot!
Clue 6 of 10hidden under a sofa cushion
Look on the bookshelf!
Winter stories, old and new —
one of them is hiding a clue!
Clue 7 of 10hidden on the bookshelf
Look under a pillow!
Snowflake soft and fluffy white —
look under the pillow, quick and light!
Clue 8 of 10hidden under a pillow
Look under the bed!
Sleepy reindeer like to rest —
look under the bed, you're doing your best!
Mission: Sing a jingle song first!
Clue 9 of 10hidden under the bed
Look in a stocking!
Hanging up with care and cheer —
peek inside, a clue is here!
Clue 10 of 10hidden in a stocking
Look under the Christmas tree!
Twinkle lights and a shiny star —
look under the tree, wherever you are!
Treasure · Card 11hidden under the Christmas tree
Jingle, jingle!
You found the reindeer's lost jingle bell! Thank you, super Bell Finder!

Where to hide each card

Give card 1 (the START card) to your child.
Hide card 2 by the window.
Hide card 3 in a shoe.
Hide card 4 in a coat pocket.
Hide card 5 on the fridge.
Hide card 6 under a sofa cushion.
Hide card 7 on the bookshelf (bottom shelf).
Hide card 8 under a pillow.
Hide card 9 under the bed.
Hide card 10 in a stocking.
Hide the treasure card (card 11) and your treat or gift under the Christmas tree.

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.