Dora the Explorer Party Idea -

Picture-Card Treasure Hunt

Tap into your guests’ love of exploring with a treasure hunt! This simple version is perfect for pre-schoolers who may not read yet.

Before the party, make 8-12 clue cards on individual 3x5 cards. Draw a picture of something in your house or yard on each card (or cut out and paste magazine pictures of household items you have.) Write the clue number in the top left corner of each card. Hide the clues before the kids arrive, making sure the treasure stash is well hidden.

When it’s time to play, gather your party guests around, hand out the first clue and tell the kids to find the object on the card. For example, if the first card shows a dog house, the kids will go there and find a second clue card with a cookie jar on it. Then, they’ll go to the cookie jar and find a third clue card with another object on it, and so on. The hunt continues until the children find the stash of theme-related treasures that you’ve hidden.

If you prefer to make the cake or cupcakes the treasure, put a picture of yourself on the last clue card. When the kids come running back to you, they’ll be delighted with the treats waiting for them!

For older children, write the name of each object in Spanish next to its picture for more fun. It’s also fun to include stickers or other small, theme-related favors for guests along the way with each clue card.

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