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Space Mission Quest: Find the Lost Star
Ages 4–8 · 8 picture clues + treasure card · free printable
A free printable space treasure hunt for ages 4–8: young astronauts follow eight picture clues on a mission to bring a lost star home.
The story — read it out loud
Mission Control calling! A little star fell out of the sky and landed somewhere in our home. Astronaut, your mission is to follow the picture clues and bring the star back. Ready? 3, 2, 1... blast off!
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 the bed!
Every astronaut needs rest —
look under the bed for your quest! - Clue 2 of 8hidden under the bed
Look by the window!
Look outside at the big blue sky —
the window has a clue nearby!Mission: Float like an astronaut in slow motion!
- Clue 3 of 8hidden by the window
Look next to a lamp!
Shining bright just like the sun —
look by the lamp, this one's fun! - Clue 4 of 8hidden next to a lamp
Look on top of the washing machine!
Spinning round like planets do —
the washer has your next clue! - Clue 5 of 8hidden on top of the washing machine
Look on the fridge!
Brrr! As cold as a comet's tail —
look on the fridge to follow the trail!Mission: Count down from 10, then blast off!
- Clue 6 of 8hidden on the fridge
Look on a kitchen chair!
Buckle up in your rocket seat —
look on the chair, that's really neat! - Clue 7 of 8hidden on a kitchen chair
Look on the bookshelf!
Books of planets, moons and stars —
look on the shelf, from here to Mars! - Clue 8 of 8hidden on the bookshelf
Look under a pillow!
Soft as a cloud in outer space —
lift the pillow and search that place!Mission: Moonwalk backwards 5 steps!
- Treasure · Card 9hidden under a pillow
Mission complete!
You found the lost star! Welcome back to Earth, Astronaut!
Where to hide each card
- Give card 1 (the START card) to your child.
- Hide card 2 under the bed.
- Hide card 3 by the window.
- Hide card 4 next to a lamp.
- Hide card 5 on top of the washing machine (never inside).
- Hide card 6 on the fridge.
- Hide card 7 on a kitchen chair.
- Hide card 8 on the bookshelf (bottom shelf).
- Hide the treasure card (card 9) and your treat or gift under a pillow.
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.
