Winter Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Invite children from toddlers to teens to search for the familiar sights, sounds, smells, and textures of winter with this fun nature scavenger hunt printable!

Here’s a printable winter scavenger hunt idea for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, elementary school-aged kids, teens, and the young at heart. This winter-themed nature scavenger hunt provides an excellent opportunity for kids to get outside, learn, and have fun. You might also enjoy this list of outdoor activities for kids.

Children of all ages enjoy scavenger hunts, but this winter scavenger hunt printable can be as much fun for grown-ups as it is for kids! Older children and adults might also enjoy searching for the first Signs of Winter.

Whichever seasonal outdoor scavenger hunt you choose, both are great ways to educate children about wintertime. As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, get outside to look for some of winter’s familiar seasonal sights, sounds, smells, and textures!

winter scavenger hunt printable pictured on a wooden desk

Get the printable scavenger hunt HERE–> Printable

Printable Winter Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers and Preschoolers:

Scavenger hunts provide an excellent learning opportunity for children of all ages, and this one is no exception. Challenge the kids to check off all the winter-themed items they can find in one day (or throughout the entire season), and feel free to join in the fun. I always do!

Because our readers live all across the globe in various climates, we’ve created clues for a winter scavenger hunt that everyone can use, no matter where in the world you live.

You may also enjoy searching for the Signs of Winter with the scavenger hunt, designed for elementary-aged children, teens, and adults. Invite children outside to search for the first signs of winter with this fun, educational nature scavenger hunt!

Young girl (kid) joyfully playing outside in snow with quote, "Bad weather always looks worse through a window."

How to Go on a Scavenger Hunt In Winter:

First, visit the Rhythms of Play Learning Center to get access to the printable winter-themed scavenger hunt for toddlers and preschoolers.
- Get the printable HERE—> Winter Scavenger Hunt Printable.
- Alternatively, search for ‘Signs of Winter‘ instead.
Then, print the nature scavenger hunt onto cardstock or regular printer paper.
Next, invite children to go outside to find the winter-themed items on the printable.
When you notice a sign on the list, put a check mark in the box next to it.
Finally, reward children for a job well done once they have checked off all the winter-themed items on the list.
- A trip to the library, ice skating rink, the movies, or a warm cup of hot chocolate makes a great reward in the wintertime!

printable winter nature scavenger hunt on a wooden table — Printable

Nature Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Winter:

Although this winter scavenger hunt printable is designed for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, older children, and adults will also enjoy checking off the winter-themed items on the list. And, of course, you can always invite older children to search for the signs of winter for even more of a challenge.

You will notice that both printables have similar winter-themed items on the list. However, the pictures on this printable winter scavenger hunt make it easier for children who have not learned how to read to use it. On the other hand, our Signs of Winter printable is more challenging for older children and adults. For even more fun ideas, look at these outdoor learning activities for kids.