What a happy building this is!
It's a local crematorium. And there's an open house there today. How appropriate!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Happy Halloween!
What a happy building this is!
It's a local crematorium. And there's an open house there today. How appropriate!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Treasure Hunt Clues Without Answers
Treasure Hunt Clues
I like to make treasure hunts for my kids on their birthdays, Easter and Halloween. Halloween is coming up so I thought I'd post this now. The hardest part is making up the clues. I figured I'd pass on some I've used so others can use them to make their own. First pick eight clues, then put them in the right order so each clue is found as far as possible from the next one. Then write on the back of each where that clue will be found.
For example, say you want the kids to go from the fridge to the washing machine to the mailbox.
The clue for the washing machine would be in the fridge, and the clue for the mailbox would be in the washing machine. If you write on the back of each clue where it's supposed to be hidden, then you won't get confused.
After you've done this and hidden the clues, do a dry run, just to make sure everything is in the right place and that you don't skip any clues. You can tell the kids which rooms are off limits and whether all the clues are inside, for instance. If it's done at a party, then have an adult lead each group so that everyone gets to hear (or see) the clues. Don't give hints unless they've taken more than fifteen minutes to get the answer.
Some of these clues seem easy, but that's OK- it's best if they aren't too hard- even adults enjoy these. I know because I've done treasure hunts for them too.
Clues:
Broken pictures
I know where everyone in the city lives.
If you throw things down here they will get clean instead of dirty.
Ask Mike for the next clue.
Boxes of hard water.
under a sea plus hair (hint: say it aloud)
I've got 4 legs and get plenty of food but I never eat any of it.
People are always feeding me junk.
No one can sneak up behind you if you are looking at me.
Unlike Mars, it's got channels.
You push my buttons.
I'm like a cloud that hides the sun, only I'm indoors.
I want to go for a walk!
I'm purrfect.
I look like a square spider web- but only clean things stick to me.
I'm nothing but a long string that people use over and over.
I've been framed!
Picture Clues:
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Answers are here.
If you can suggest other clues, even if it's for the same locations, I'd love to hear them!
I like to make treasure hunts for my kids on their birthdays, Easter and Halloween. Halloween is coming up so I thought I'd post this now. The hardest part is making up the clues. I figured I'd pass on some I've used so others can use them to make their own. First pick eight clues, then put them in the right order so each clue is found as far as possible from the next one. Then write on the back of each where that clue will be found.
For example, say you want the kids to go from the fridge to the washing machine to the mailbox.
The clue for the washing machine would be in the fridge, and the clue for the mailbox would be in the washing machine. If you write on the back of each clue where it's supposed to be hidden, then you won't get confused.
After you've done this and hidden the clues, do a dry run, just to make sure everything is in the right place and that you don't skip any clues. You can tell the kids which rooms are off limits and whether all the clues are inside, for instance. If it's done at a party, then have an adult lead each group so that everyone gets to hear (or see) the clues. Don't give hints unless they've taken more than fifteen minutes to get the answer.
Some of these clues seem easy, but that's OK- it's best if they aren't too hard- even adults enjoy these. I know because I've done treasure hunts for them too.
Clues:
Broken pictures
I know where everyone in the city lives.
If you throw things down here they will get clean instead of dirty.
Ask Mike for the next clue.
Boxes of hard water.
under a sea plus hair (hint: say it aloud)
I've got 4 legs and get plenty of food but I never eat any of it.
People are always feeding me junk.
No one can sneak up behind you if you are looking at me.
Unlike Mars, it's got channels.
You push my buttons.
I'm like a cloud that hides the sun, only I'm indoors.
I want to go for a walk!
I'm purrfect.
I look like a square spider web- but only clean things stick to me.
I'm nothing but a long string that people use over and over.
I've been framed!
Picture Clues:
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Answers are here.
If you can suggest other clues, even if it's for the same locations, I'd love to hear them!
Treasure Hunt Clues With Answers
Treasure Hunt Clues
I like to make treasure hunts for my kids on their birthdays, Easter and Halloween. The hardest part is making up the clues. I figured I'd pass on some I've used so others can use them to make their own. Just pick eight clues, put them in the right order so each clue is found as far as possible from the next one, then write on the back of each where that clue is going to be hidden- that way you won't get confused. Finally, do a trial run before the kids do it just so you know it works.
Some of these clues seem easy, but that's OK- it's best if they aren't too hard- even adults enjoy these. I know because I've done treasure hunts for them too.
If you want to try out the clues without the answers go here.
Clues:
Broken pictures: jigsaw puzzle
I know where everyone in the city lives: phone book
If you throw things down here they will get clean instead of dirty: washing machine
Ask Mike for the next clue: microwave
Boxes of hard water: ice cube tray
under a sea plus hair: under a chair
I've got 4 legs and get plenty of food but I never eat any of it: dining room or kitchen table
People are always feeding me junk: Mailbox
No one can sneak up behind you if you are looking at me: Mirror
Unlike Mars, it's got channels: television
You push my buttons.: phone
I'm like a cloud that hides the sun, only I'm indoors: lampshade
I want to go for a walk!: dog (stick the next clue on their dogtag)
I'm purrfect.: cat (stick the next message to their tag)
I look like a square spider web- but only clean things stick to me.: hill's hoist
I'm nothing but a long string that people use over and over.: washline
I've been framed!: picture, painting
Bluebottle: Leads to a perfume bottle or wine bottle that's blue.
Key + board: Computer keyboard
If you have any other suggestions for clues, I'd love to hear them.
I like to make treasure hunts for my kids on their birthdays, Easter and Halloween. The hardest part is making up the clues. I figured I'd pass on some I've used so others can use them to make their own. Just pick eight clues, put them in the right order so each clue is found as far as possible from the next one, then write on the back of each where that clue is going to be hidden- that way you won't get confused. Finally, do a trial run before the kids do it just so you know it works.
Some of these clues seem easy, but that's OK- it's best if they aren't too hard- even adults enjoy these. I know because I've done treasure hunts for them too.
If you want to try out the clues without the answers go here.
Clues:
Broken pictures: jigsaw puzzle
I know where everyone in the city lives: phone book
If you throw things down here they will get clean instead of dirty: washing machine
Ask Mike for the next clue: microwave
Boxes of hard water: ice cube tray
under a sea plus hair: under a chair
I've got 4 legs and get plenty of food but I never eat any of it: dining room or kitchen table
People are always feeding me junk: Mailbox
No one can sneak up behind you if you are looking at me: Mirror
Unlike Mars, it's got channels: television
You push my buttons.: phone
I'm like a cloud that hides the sun, only I'm indoors: lampshade
I want to go for a walk!: dog (stick the next clue on their dogtag)
I'm purrfect.: cat (stick the next message to their tag)
I look like a square spider web- but only clean things stick to me.: hill's hoist
I'm nothing but a long string that people use over and over.: washline
I've been framed!: picture, painting
Bluebottle: Leads to a perfume bottle or wine bottle that's blue.
Key + board: Computer keyboard
If you have any other suggestions for clues, I'd love to hear them.
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