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St. Patrick’s Day Brain Teaser Scavenger Hunt

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January 23, 2025 by Teach Mama 7 Comments

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Looking for a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day that challenges young minds and fosters teamwork? A brain-teaser scavenger hunt is the perfect holiday activity! This creative twist on a classic scavenger hunt will keep elementary-aged kids engaged, working together, and having fun. Here’s how to pull it off seamlessly.

Brain Teaser game cards with candy markers

Kids love the thrill of a scavenger hunt, and adding brain teasers takes the excitement to the next level. This isn’t your usual ā€œfind the clueā€ game—it’s designed to test their thinking skills and encourage collaboration. Whether you’re pulling this together last minute or planning in advance, it’s simple to prepare and endlessly entertaining.

St. Patrick’s Day Brain Teaser Scavenger Hunt

How to Set Up the Scavenger Hunt

  1. Print the Brain Teaser Cards and Game Board
    • Use white cardstock for durability, but regular paper works in a pinch.
  2. Add Candy or Prizes
    • Place one piece of candy or a small treat on each square of the board.
    • Gold-foiled chocolates, gold chocolate coins, or even green glass gems work well.
  3. Explain the Rules
    Start by gathering your kids and introducing the activity: ā€œToday is St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s time to hunt for your pot of gold! But there’s a twist—you’ll need to solve brain teasers and work together to earn each piece of gold. Remember, teamwork is key, and any unkind words or actions will result in losing that candy. Let’s get started!ā€
  4. Begin the Game
    • Hand out the first brain teaser card and let the kids work as a group to solve it.
    • Once they’ve solved it correctly, reward them with the candy on the corresponding square.

Hints for a Fun Scavenger Hunt

If the group gets stuck on a brain teaser, you can let them ā€œpassā€ and move to the next card. However, passing means they forfeit the candy for that round, adding a little extra incentive to keep trying!

This activity can be done in one sitting or spread out over a few days if needed. If your kids enjoy the challenge, consider adding extra cards or making the riddles progressively harder.

This St. Patrick’s Day Brain Teaser Scavenger Hunt will have your kids solving, laughing, and bonding while celebrating the holiday. With a little preparation, you’ll create a magical experience they’ll remember for years to come!

Brain teaser cards printed on white cardstock on a wooden table

Looking for your own St. Patrick’s Scavenger Hunt Printable? Just throw your email in the box below and the download link will appear in your inbox as if by Leprechaun magic!

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  1. Our Home of Many Blessings says

    February 19, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Cute idea! I would love it if you shared your ideas at my Monday of Many Blessings Link Up! http://ourhomeofmanyblessings.com/

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  2. emily says

    March 13, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    how do i print this

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  3. Rachel says

    February 25, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    amy -where did you find those little clear green shamrocks? I would love a non-candy version for these types of games and they are hard to find in stores. Thanks!

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    • Teach Mama says

      February 26, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Hi, Rachel!
      You can maybe use these Shimmering Shamrocks, these green and gold coins, these plastic 4-leaf clover coins, these tiny metallic green clovers, these light green gems, or even these flat-bottomed green gems

      Reply
  4. Alana Toni says

    March 11, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Trying to purchase this or download it and the link just keeps taking me back to this page!

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    • Teach Mama says

      March 11, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      oh man! looking now!

      Reply
      • Teach Mama says

        March 11, 2021 at 4:27 pm

        Just fixed it!! THANK YOUUUUU!!

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