Easter Scavenger Hunt

I wanted to do a fun Easter activity that would also help our family to remember Jesus Christ and his life.  The atonement of Christ is the greatest gift given to us!  If we receive it and use that gift, then we will be filled with joy and hope.

The supplies needed for this activity include:

• Bible
• Plastic Easter eggs {at least 1 dozen}
• Easter basket or bag
• Scavenger hunt clues {click here to print}
• Glow sticks *optional

For the Easter scavenger hunt, I incorporated several Bible verses (using the King James version) describing Christ's ministry.  With a scripture clue in each egg, I hid the eggs throughout the house.  The scripture verses were the actual clues to find the next egg.  With each clue I also gave 2 hints.  The first hint gave the word or phrase to pay attention to in the scripture.  The second hint gave which room or specific location to look for the next egg.  

{Click here to print the scavenger hunt scripture clues & hints}

Here are the instructions for hiding the Easter eggs:

{Clue #1} We started with the egg with Clue #1

{Clue #2} Hide by the stereo (or other music player or instrument)

{Clue #3} Hide by the first aid kit or in the medicine cabinet.

{Clue #4} Hide in the children's play area

{Clue #5} Hide by the book shelf or the reading area

{Clue #6} Hide in the kitchen

{Clue #7} Hide in the garden

{Clue #8} Hide in the master bedroom

{Clue #9} Hide by the tools

{Clue #10} Hide in the basement

*I set up Clue #10 a little differently.  I used small glow sticks, put them inside several Easter eggs (this might require larger plastic eggs), and then hid the eggs throughout the basement.  I also added one jellybean to each glowing egg.  (The idea for the glowing eggs came from pinterest.) We left the lights off as we searched for the glowing eggs.  We spent 3 minutes gathering the glowing Easter eggs because this clue symbolizes the 3 hours of darkness while Christ hung on the cross.  I also had the next clue taped to the wall (typed larger) rather than hiding it inside one of the glowing eggs, but either way would be fun.

{Clue #11} Hide in the food cellar or the pantry

{Last Clue} Hide outside in the yard
*This clue is hidden outside where everything is sunny and growing because it symbolizes the fact that Jesus Christ lives!  The resurrection of Christ is so wonderful.

*For the last clue, I had everyone meet me outside and I read the last two scriptures.  I had a few candles going to emphasize that Jesus Christ is the Light of the World.

Afterwards, we had time to discuss our own thoughts and feelings about Christ. Then we ate the strawberry shortcake I had made for our Easter treat.

Happy Easter!