Thanksgiving Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt - Classroom Party Game with Clues

Celebrate the season with this engaging Thanksgiving Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt—a fun, interactive holiday activity perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or Thanksgiving parties! Designed to build holiday vocabulary, observation, and problem-solving skills, this activity keeps students active and engaged while learning. With differentiated options, it works well for both younger learners and advanced ESL/ELL students.

Perfect For:

• Elementary school classrooms and ESL lessons
• Homeschool holiday activities
• Thanksgiving classroom parties, rewards, or rainy day fun
• Indoor or outdoor vocabulary practice

What’s Included:

• 12 printable scavenger hunt vocabulary cards – hide around the classroom or home
• 3 differentiated student worksheets:
  • Level 1: Picture and word matching for beginners
  • Level 2: “What am I?” riddle-style clues for older students
  • Provide Evidence Sheet: Students record where they found each card
• Teacher Cheat Sheet – keep track of card locations
• Step-by-step activity directions
• Color and black-and-white printing options

Why Teachers Love This Thanksgiving Game:

• No-prep holiday activity—just print, hide, and play
• Flexible use for multiple grade levels and ESL students
• Interactive learning that combines fun with meaningful vocabulary practice
• Encourages teamwork, movement, and critical thinking

This Thanksgiving scavenger hunt game makes vocabulary practice exciting while also building holiday spirit in the classroom. Whether used as a center activity, a classroom party game, or a small group challenge, it will quickly become a favorite Thanksgiving tradition!

Pair it with this resource: For even more holiday fun, check out the Thanksgiving Vocabulary Bingo Game from my shop. Together, these games provide the perfect mix of holiday learning and fun!

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