Print from the PDF or assign a ready-to-use textbook scavenger hunt on Google Slides or edit the pages on Canva. Engage your students from the first day of school as they answer prompts about their new textbooks using this seek-and-find activity. Customize every question, table, and graphic on Canva for an easy back-to-school activity. This versatile tool is designed to make textbook review 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 introduce their curriculum materials at the beginning of the school year.
 
Check out the Contents of this Textbook Scavenger Hunt:
✏️ Ready-to-use Google Slides and PDF formats
✏️ Editable Canva template for customization
✏️ Three Worksheet Options:
Textbook Scavenger Hunt - Print or assign a ready-to-use page on Google Slides, or customize the text on Canva.
App Store of Learning - Share this fun page with early finishers to encourage students to think creatively about the textbook.
Pyramid of Thoughts - Use this page as an exit ticket and opportunity to learn more about your class.
 
Educator Reviews:
⭐️ "This textbook hunt was a great activity for the first week of school. It provided a structured way for students to explore their new textbooks and gave me a few minutes of uninterrupted time to get organized."
⭐️ "This resource was a great way to introduce our class expectations while keeping students actively involved."
⭐️ "This textbook scavenger hunt helped me gauge students' abilities and understanding right from the start."
⭐️ "These editable pages were perfect for setting a positive tone and building excitement about the upcoming semester."
⭐️ "Easy to implement and effective in capturing student attention."
 
Versatile Use:
✅ First week of school icebreaker activity
✅ Ongoing textbook review tool
✅ Cooperative learning opportunity
 
Find Answers to your Questions about this Editable Textbook Scavenger Hunt:
✋ 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 classroom textbook and materials. Make simple changes to the template and save time for more important things in your back-to-school 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 explore the textbook independently while you take attendance, collect forms, or get organized.
Turn it into a collaborative activity where students work in pairs or small groups to find answers, encouraging discussion and teamwork from day one.
Open sections of your textbooks around the room. Have students walk around to “hunt” for answers, keeping them active and engaged.
After completing the scavenger hunt, students can glue it into their notebooks as a reference guide for using the textbook most efficiently.
Assign it as homework on the first night to involve families in understanding the course and spark student-family conversations about the curriculum materials.
 
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