Valentine's Day Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt - Classroom Party Game with Clues

Make your classroom celebration extra special with this Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt! Perfect for elementary classrooms, ESL/ELL learners, and homeschoolers, this festive activity combines vocabulary practice, critical thinking, and teamwork as students search for hidden cards and solve fun Valentine’s-themed riddles.

Whether you’re planning a Valentine’s Day party activity, a seasonal lesson, or a rainy-day game, this scavenger hunt is low-prep, engaging, and adaptable for different learning levels.

What’s Included:

• 12 printable scavenger hunt vocabulary cards – ready to print and hide
• 3 differentiated student worksheets:
  • Level 1: Picture + word matching (great for beginners)
  • Level 2: Simple rhyming riddle clues (ideal for advanced learners)
  • Provide Evidence Sheet: Students write down where each card was found
• Teacher Cheat Sheet – record card locations for easy setup
• Step-by-step directions for smooth classroom play
• Color + Black & White print options for flexibility

Why Teachers Love It:

• Interactive & Fun – keeps students moving and engaged while learning vocabulary.
• Differentiated – supports multiple ability levels with picture cards and riddles.
• Builds Critical Thinking – encourages students to solve clues and work collaboratively.
• Low Prep – print, cut, hide, and play!

Perfect For:

• Elementary classrooms (Grades 1–4)
• ESL/ELL learners practicing holiday vocabulary
• Homeschool families looking for hands-on Valentine’s activities
• Classroom Valentine’s Day parties and rewards

Pair It With:

For even more Valentine’s Day fun, pair this scavenger hunt with my Valentine’s Day Memory Match Game. Together, they make the perfect holiday activity bundle for practicing vocabulary, memory, and problem-solving skills while keeping students engaged.

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Valentine's Day Vocabulary Scavenger Hunt - Classroom Party Game with Clues