School-Supply Scavenger Hunt: 10 Items in 10 Minutes

Jump-start after-school time with a fast scavenger hunt that builds independence. Free list + blank template included.

SCHOOL IS COOL

Renee

9/15/20251 min read

Variations

  • Color round: find 5 blue items.

  • Speed round: 5 items in 3 minutes.

  • Prep round: pack tomorrow’s bag using the list.

School-Supply

Scavenger Hunt:

10 Items in 10 Minutes

Beat the after-school slump with a quick win: a 10-item scavenger hunt. Kids gather what they need for homework and tomorrow’s bag—while you sip water and reset.

Wanna level up?
Grab the Back-to-School Play Pack for themed hunts (math, reading, art), routine cards, and reward tokens.

Download the Scavenger Hunt Checklist + Blank Version so you can customize it to your classroom or home.

How it works

  • Set a 10-minute timer.

  • Hand them the checklist (freebie below!).

  • Everything returns to a “home spot.”

  • Celebrate with a tiny high-five ritual.

👉 Print the free lists now. Then upgrade to the Play Pack for a month of no-nag routines.

10 classic items

Pencils, eraser, sharpener, scissors, glue stick, ruler,

crayons/markers, notebook, folder, library book.