Free Turkey Scavenger Hunt Printable

Get ready to gobble up some Thanksgiving excitement with our turkey scavenger hunt printable!

Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, classroom activity, or just want to add some holiday spirit to your Thanksgiving day. This turkey-themed scavenger hunt is the perfect way to have fun and create lasting memories.

Parents and teachers can join in on the fun by cutting up the second page to hide the 16 quirky turkey images around the house or classroom.

Meanwhile, the younger kids will have a separate sheet with identical images, and their mission is to find and tick off each turkey as they match them.

It’s one of my favorite Thanksgiving printables and it’s bound to become a cherished family tradition.

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How to set up the turkey scavenger hunt

This silly turkey scavenger hunt is free for personal use and classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the post to access the printable pdf file.

Before the scavenger hunt begins, here’s what you need to do:

Download the turkey scavenger hunt printable from the link below.

There are 2 pages, but you will need to print the first page out as many teams or children as you have. The second page needs to only be printed out once.

I highly recommend laminating the second page before you cut out the images.

Each child will need a pen or pencil to mark off the found turkeys.

Parents, teachers, or older kids it’s time to get creative! Hide the turkey images in various places around the house or classroom. Under tables, behind trees, or wherever you think will be a fun hiding spot.

If you are working with a large group I would split the children into small groups to ensure that each child has a chance to actively participate and enjoy the fun. Making it a memorable Thanksgiving celebration for the entire family.

You will also enjoy our color by number turkey printable.

How to play the turkey hunt

Kids of all ages can enjoy this fun holiday activity. Here’s how:

You’ll be given a tracking sheet with 16 turkey images. These images are exactly the same as the ones hidden by your parents or teachers.

Once you have your sheet, start searching for the silly hidden turkeys. As you find each one, match it to the image on your sheet and check it off.

 If there has been a time limit set, make sure you stop after the allotted time and count how many turkeys you found.

After you’ve found all 16 turkeys, celebrate your victory with your friends or family. You can even share stories about your favorite turkey hiding spots!

You will also enjoy our free printable Thanksgiving scavenger hunt game.

Where to play the Thanksgiving game?

This fantastic Thanksgiving game knows no boundaries and can be played anywhere you like.

Take it outdoors and transform it into an exhilarating outdoor Thanksgiving scavenger hunt by hiding the turkeys in your backyard or local park.

For an educational twist, use it as a delightful classroom activity, or bring the holiday spirit into your home during the Thanksgiving break, involving your entire family in the fun.

This fun activity is suitable for both small groups of kids or a big group, as well as an intimate experience with just your family members.

Prize ideas for Thanksgiving games

Why not treat the young kids to a small treat when they have completed the fun Thanksgiving scavenger hunt? These Thanksgiving gifts for kids are our favorite small prizes for the end of the hunt:

• Thanksgiving bracelets
• Thanksgiving make a turkey stickers
• Thanksgiving turkey headbands
• Thanksgiving pencils

Additional turkey activities

Have even more fun this Thanksgiving holiday with turkeys with these fun activities:

Take the turkey-themed fun to the next level with our free turkey bingo cards. Gather your family or friends and enjoy a lively fun game of bingo.

Learn all about turkeys with our label the parts of a turkey worksheet. This educational activity is a great way for kids to discover the different parts of a turkey, from feathers to wattles. It’s not only informative but also a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving homeschooling or classroom lesson plans.

Explore the fascinating world of turkeys with our life cycle of a turkey worksheet. Kids can learn about the different stages in a turkey’s life, from hatching to adulthood, in an engaging and interactive way. This worksheet is not only educational but also a great resource for teachers looking to enhance their Thanksgiving curriculum.

You can also enjoy our free Thanksgiving bingo cards.

Best turkey books for kids

Another great activity is to read a funny story to the kids this holiday season featuring silly turkeys:

In How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace, a child tries many funny ways to catch a turkey for Thanksgiving. But learns that Thanksgiving is about being thankful and kind, not about catching turkeys.

In There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey by Lucille Colandro, an old lady eats lots of Thanksgiving items, and it’s really funny. But the end is the best part, and it will make you laugh and think about why we love Thanksgiving.

In Turkey Trouble by Wendi Silvano, a smart turkey named Trouble wants to hide from being a Thanksgiving dinner, so he pretends to be other animals on the farm. It’s a funny story that teaches kids about being clever and finding ways to avoid trouble!

Older children can enjoy our free Thanksgiving photo scavenger hunt.

Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!

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Last Updated on 4 September 2024 by Clare Brown