Print from the PDF or assign a ready-to-use "Find a Friend" scavenger hunt on Google Slides or edit the get-to-know-you pages on Canva. Engage your students from the first day of school as they answer prompts about their new classmates. Then, use the other seasonal scavenger hunts for after Halloween, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break, and at the End of the School Year.
 
Customize every question, table, and graphic on Canva for an easy back-to-school activity to help students get to know their classmates. This versatile tool is designed to make getting to know you games interactive and fun, setting a positive tone for the academic year. It is ideal for upper elementary, middle, and high school teachers who want to help students talk with their peers in a structured way.
Check out the Contents of this Find a Friend Scavenger Hunt:
✏️ Ready-to-use Google Slides and PDF formats
✏️ Editable Canva template for customization
✏️ Six Seasonal Worksheets:
Back to School
Halloween
Thanksgiving
Winter Break
Spring Break
End of the School Year
 
Educator Reviews:
⭐️ “I love using scavenger hunts after breaks. They provide a structured way for students to chat about their time away from school and help us connect before diving into academic lessons.”
⭐️ "This resource was a great way to introduce new students to our class while keeping everyone actively involved."
⭐️ "These editable seasonal scavenger hunts provided easy go-to activities for the first day back after a break from school."
⭐️ "These editable pages were perfect for setting a positive tone and building excitement about returning to school after breaks."
⭐️ "Easy to implement and effective in capturing student attention."
 
Versatile Use:
✅ First week of school icebreaker activity
✅ Ongoing activity for after seasonal breaks throughout the year
✅ Cooperative learning opportunity
Find Answers to your Questions about these Editable Find a Friend Scavenger Hunts:
✋ What formats are included in this resource?
PDF: Print ready-to-use worksheets
Google Slides: Assign the worksheets in a digital format to save paper. Students can type in the boxes included on the slides.
Canva: Edit the text, tables, and graphics. Customize everything on these pages to meet the needs of your unique classroom.
✋ How can I customize the scavenger hunt to suit my classroom needs?
Alter the text to align the worksheet with your students' interests and lifestyles. Make simple changes to the template and save time for more important things in your classroom routine.
✋ What are some creative ways to integrate this activity into my lesson plans?
Kick off the school year by assigning the scavenger hunt to help students get to know each other better.
Turn it into a collaborative activity where students work in small groups to discuss answers in a deeper context. Set a timer for each question on the page.
Have students walk around the room to “hunt” for answers from their peers, keeping them active and engaged.
 
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