Turn Easter into a Treasure Hunt!

Your Easter Egg hunt can become a full-blown adventure story with rhyming clues!

Few childhood memories are as exciting as the thrill of a treasure hunt—and Easter is the perfect time to create that magic. Instead of simply scattering eggs around the yard, why not turn your Easter egg hunt into a full-blown adventure story? With rhyming clues tucked inside each egg, your kids can follow a trail of riddles that leads them from one hiding spot to the next, building excitement with each reveal until they reach the grand finale.

This guide will walk you through how to set up a rhyming clue treasure hunt using common household and yard locations. It’s simple to pull off, incredibly fun, and will make this Easter one they’ll never forget.

What You'll Need:

Plastic Easter eggs (1 per clue, plus an optional prize egg at the end)
Paper (for printing or writing the rhyming couplets)
Small treats or trinkets (optional, to go inside the eggs)
Tape or stickers (optional, to keep eggs closed in outdoor spots)
The below list of rhyming clues--or ones you create yourself

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Pick Your Clue Locations

Read through the rhyming couplets below and choose the ones that match places in your house or yard. You’ll need one clue per hiding spot. A 10–15 clue hunt is a great length, but even 5 will feel like an adventure!

2. Prepare the Clue Strips

Print or handwrite each clue on a strip of paper small enough to fit inside a plastic egg. You can roll or fold the clues to keep them tidy.

3. Stuff the Eggs

Place each clue inside an egg. You can also add a small piece of candy or a sticker for extra fun. Make sure to keep the clues in the correct order so the hunt flows smoothly!

4. Hide the Eggs in Order

The first clue goes in the starter egg, which you’ll give to your child to begin the hunt. The clue in Egg 1 will lead to the hiding spot for Egg 2, and so on. Keep going until the final egg, which can contain a prize or simply a message of congratulations!

Example:

Egg 1 (starter): Clue leads to the lamp
- Egg 2 (hidden by the lamp): Clue leads to the toilet paper roll
- Egg 3 (hidden by the toilet paper): Clue leads to the toy chest
- ...and so on, ending with a grand finale!

5. Start the Adventure!

Hand your child the starter egg and let them take it from there. Watch the delight build as they race from clue to clue, laughing, puzzling, and discovering each secret spot.

Treasure hunt rhyme suggestions

Click here to download this list as a printable PDF file so you can easily cut them apart and stuff them into eggs

Kitchen Sink
Where dishes go to take a bath,
Find the egg along this path.
Under a Bed
Where monsters might sneak in at night,
Look below where dreams take flight.
Bookshelf
Tales and stories rest in rows,
Your next egg hides where knowledge grows.
Shoes in the Closet
They take you places, near and far—
Check where your stinky sneakers are!
Mailbox
It doesn’t bark, but still gets fed—
Check where the postman stops instead.
Bathtub
A place to soak and scrub away,
An egg might float there on this day.
Tree in the Yard
It grows so tall without a sound,
Your egg may hide near roots or ground.
Refrigerator
Cold and chilly, food lives here—
Look inside or somewhere near.
Couch Cushions
It’s soft and squishy, great for naps,
But check beneath those pillow traps.
Microwave
It spins and hums and makes things hot,
Your next big clue is in this spot.
Backyard Swing
You soar so high when you are brave,
Find your clue where you misbehave. (kidding… it’s the swing!)
Washing Machine
It spins and suds and makes things clean,
Go peek where socks were last seen.
Dining Table
Where meals are served with fork and plate,
Check beneath before you’re late!
Garage or Tool Bench
Where tools are kept in tidy rows,
An egg might hide where no one goes.
Under a Doormat
A welcome place for every guest,
Beneath the rug may hold your quest.
Lamp or Lampshade
It lights the room when skies are gray,
Look up where brightness leads the way.
Toilet Paper Roll Holder
It spins and hangs beside the throne,
Check where the paper’s gently blown.
Toy Chest
A treasure trove of fun and play,
An egg might hide where toys all stay.
Flower Bed or Garden
Where blossoms bloom and worms might squirm,
Dig around—don’t fear the germ!
Laundry Hamper
Where stinky clothes are tossed inside,
Your next big clue might try to hide.
In a Car
It takes you places near and far,
Go check inside the family car.
In a Bush
It’s leafy, low, and full of green,
A hiding place that can’t be seen.
Base of a Tree
Its arms reach up, its roots stay deep,
Look where the trunk begins to sleep.
Between Couch Cushions
It’s cozy here where coins have sunk,
Dig down between the couch’s junk.
In a Coffee Mug
A morning friend both warm and snug,
Check deep inside this humble mug.
Under Parent’s Pillow
Where grown-ups lay their sleepy heads,
Peek beneath the coziest beds.
In a Stuffed Animal's Arms or Paws
This fuzzy friend is soft and sweet,
Look where they cuddle—check beneath
Pet Food Cabinet
Where kibbles wait for bark or meow,
Your egg is hiding—find it now!

Document:

Easter Egg Treasure Hunt Rhyme Suggestions.pdf

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