How to use it
Start from a hunt, then swap in things you know are nearby.
Type your own words for things without a picture, like “something red”.
Print one for each hunter, and bring a crayon or pencil.
Tick or color each box as your child finds the thing in the picture.
Make it last: print on cardstock, laminate it or slip it into a sheet protector, and use a dry-erase marker or Velcro dots so you can use it again.
Questions parents ask
How many things should be on the list?
Eight to twelve is plenty for most young kids. Older kids can take on up to 24, and the list moves to three columns to fit.
Can kids who don’t read yet play?
Yes. Each picture has its word next to it, so they can hunt by the picture. Read any typed words together before you start.
Where else can we use it?
A new playground, a waiting room, the library or a quiet afternoon at home. Pick things they can really find, so the hunt ends on a win.
Can I leave space for things we find along the way?
Yes. Add a blank and it prints as a line, so your child can draw or write something that wasn’t on the list.
Is my child’s name saved anywhere?
No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
