Treasure Hunt Around The House | LIFESTYLE | FREYA WILCOX - Free Printable

Let's solve this fun treasure hunt puzzle step by step! The goal is to figure out where each clue leads, based on the riddles. These clues are designed for kids and involve common household locations.

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🔍 Clue 1

> "You'll lay your head here when you're about to count sheep. It often gets fluffed, before you go to sleep."

- Answer: Bed
- Explanation: You rest your head on a bed when going to sleep, and pillows (which are fluffed) are part of it.

✔ Location: Bedroom

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🔍 Clue 2

> "A clue to find where you keep things cold, where to go next is what you'll be told."

- Answer: Refrigerator
- Explanation: This is clearly describing a fridge — where food is kept cold.

✔ Location: Kitchen (Fridge)

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🔍 Clue 3

> "Soap and water but it doesn't clean hands, used with persil, ariel and many other brands."

- Answer: Washing machine
- Explanation: Soap and water are used in washing machines, not for cleaning hands. Persil and Ariel are laundry detergents.

✔ Location: Laundry room or utility room

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🔍 Clue 4

> "To find the next clue, you'll have to think. You'll use one of these if you need a drink."

- Answer: Kitchen sink or refrigerator (but more likely sink)
- Explanation: If you need a drink, you might get water from the tap — so the sink is implied.
- However, the word “think” suggests a twist. But since it says “use one of these” (referring to places), and drinking involves water, kitchen sink fits best.

✔ Location: Kitchen (Sink)

Wait — let’s double-check. Clue 2 was fridge, clue 3 was washing machine. Now clue 4 mentions needing a drink — so maybe it's the kitchen countertop, tap, or water cooler?

But the phrase "you'll use one of these" refers to places that provide drinks — like kitchen, fridge, or sink.

But since clue 2 already led to fridge, and clue 3 to washing machine, clue 4 might be referring to the kitchen sink, where you get water.

Alternatively, it could be a cupboard where cups are stored? Hmm.

But better interpretation: "one of these" might refer to drinks — but the sentence structure implies locations.

Let’s look at Clue 5:

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🔍 Clue 5

> "Where you watch films, cartoons and episodes too. Check behind me for the clue I've left you."

- Answer: TV / Living room
- Explanation: Watching movies and shows happens on TV, usually in the living room.

✔ Location: Living room (behind the TV)

So now we know:
- Clue 1 → Bedroom
- Clue 2 → Fridge
- Clue 3 → Washing machine
- Clue 5 → Living room

Now back to Clue 4:
> "To find the next clue, you'll have to think. You'll use one of these if you need a drink."

This seems to be pointing to a place where you get a drink — like kitchen, fridge, or sink.

But Clue 2 was fridge, so perhaps Clue 4 is kitchen counter or sink?

But the key is "check behind me" in Clue 5 — which is TV — so Clue 4 must lead to TV.

So Clue 4 must point to living room.

Wait — maybe the sequence isn’t linear? Let’s assume the clues are in order, and each clue leads to the next location.

Let’s try to map them in order.

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🧩 Let’s Reconstruct the Path

We’ll solve each clue and see where it leads.

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#### ✔ Clue 1 → Bedroom
> "Lay your head... count sheep... fluffed"
→ Bedroom (specifically bed or pillow)

So start in bedroom.

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#### ✔ Clue 2 → Fridge
> "Keep things cold"
→ Refrigerator (in kitchen)

So next clue is hidden in or near the fridge.

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#### ✔ Clue 3 → Washing Machine
> "Soap and water... Persil, Ariel..."
→ Washing machine (laundry room or utility area)

So clue is in laundry room.

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#### ✔ Clue 4 → Sink? Or Kitchen?
> "Use one of these if you need a drink"
→ Likely kitchen sink or kitchen counter

But since Clue 2 was fridge, and Clue 3 was washing machine, now clue 4 could be kitchen sink — where you get water.

But Clue 5 is TV, so maybe Clue 4 leads to living room?

Wait — perhaps Clue 4 is kitchen, and Clue 5 is living room.

But let’s read Clue 4 again:
> "To find the next clue, you'll have to think. You'll use one of these if you need a drink."

"Use one of these" — what does “these” refer to? Probably locations.

So possible locations: fridge, sink, tap, kitchen.

But since Clue 2 was fridge, Clue 3 was washing machine, Clue 4 might be kitchen sink — because you get drinks from there.

Then Clue 5 is TV, so clue is behind the TV.

So path so far:
1. Bedroom →
2. Fridge →
3. Washing machine →
4. Kitchen sink →
5. Living room (TV)

That makes sense.

But wait — Clue 6:
> "Turn up the heat, it will help you bake. Cookies, casseroles and even a cake."

→ Clearly oven

So Clue 6 → Oven

But oven is in kitchen, so clue is hidden in oven or near it.

But Clue 5 is TV → then Clue 6 should be oven?

So maybe the order is:

1. Bedroom
2. Fridge
3. Washing machine
4. Kitchen sink
5. TV
6. Oven
7. ?
8. ?
9. ?

But let’s check all clues carefully.

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🔍 Clue 6

> "Turn up the heat, it will help you bake. Cookies, casseroles and even a cake."

→ Oven (kitchen)

✔ Location: Kitchen (oven)

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🔍 Clue 7

> "A metal box with numbers is usually the norm. For this thing that helps us keep our food warm."

- “Metal box with numbers” → Oven or microwave?
- But “keeps food warm” → Oven or warm drawer?
- But “numbers” → digital display — microwave or oven?

But Clue 6 was oven — so maybe this is microwave?

But microwave keeps food warm, yes.

But “metal box with numbers” — yes, microwave.

But “for this thing that helps us keep our food warm” — microwave does that.

But Clue 6 was oven — so Clue 7 might be microwave.

But microwave is also in kitchen.

But Clue 7 says “this thing” — meaning the device itself.

But the clue says “a metal box with numbers” — which describes both oven and microwave.

But “keeps food warm” — microwave is better for warming.

But ovens can keep food warm too.

But let’s consider Clue 8:

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🔍 Clue 8

> "You'll find a clue with tools used to eat. Hurry now, your hunt is almost complete."

- Tools used to eat → utensils: fork, spoon, knife
- So where are utensils kept? Cutlery drawer or kitchen drawer

So clue is in cutlery drawer or kitchen cabinet

✔ Location: Kitchen (utensil drawer)

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🔍 Clue 9

> "A place where water falls down like rain. After it falls on you, it goes down the drain."

- Water falls like rain → shower
- Goes down drain → shower floor
- Also could be bathroom sink, but “falls on you” → shower

✔ Location: Shower (or bathroom)

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Now let’s reassemble all clues:

| Clue | Answer | Location |
|------|--------|---------|
| 1 | Bed | Bedroom |
| 2 | Fridge | Kitchen |
| 3 | Washing machine | Laundry room |
| 4 | Sink | Kitchen |
| 5 | TV | Living room |
| 6 | Oven | Kitchen |
| 7 | Microwave | Kitchen |
| 8 | Cutlery drawer | Kitchen |
| 9 | Shower | Bathroom |

But wait — Clue 4 says:
> "To find the next clue, you'll have to think. You'll use one of these if you need a drink."

“Use one of these” — probably refers to drinking locations — like kitchen sink, fridge, water dispenser, etc.

But since Clue 2 was fridge, and Clue 3 was washing machine, Clue 4 might be kitchen sink — where you get water.

Then Clue 5 is TV — so clue is behind TV.

But how do you get from washing machine to kitchen sink? That’s plausible.

Then from kitchen sink to TV? Not direct — unless the clue is in living room.

But Clue 4 says: “To find the next clue, you'll have to think.” So it might be a brain teaser.

Alternative idea: “You'll use one of these if you need a drink” — “these” might refer to containers — like cup, bottle, glass?

But the clue is a location.

Wait — perhaps “these” refers to rooms.

So: “You'll use one of these [rooms] if you need a drink.”

So rooms where you get drinks: kitchen, fridge, sink, living room?

But kitchen is the most logical.

But Clue 4 might be kitchen — and the clue is hidden in the kitchen.

But Clue 2 was fridge, Clue 3 was washing machine — so maybe Clue 4 is kitchen sink.

Let’s look at Clue 7 again:

> "A metal box with numbers is usually the norm. For this thing that helps us keep our food warm."

“Metal box with numbers” — oven or microwave

But Clue 6 was oven — so Clue 7 is microwave?

But microwave is also in kitchen.

But the treasure hunt might end in shower (Clue 9).

Let’s try to map the full path:

1. Bedroom → Clue 1 (bed)
2. Fridge → Clue 2 (cold storage)
3. Washing machine → Clue 3 (laundry)
4. Kitchen sink → Clue 4 (get drink)
5. TV → Clue 5 (watching)
6. Oven → Clue 6 (bake)
7. Microwave → Clue 7 (keep food warm)
8. Cutlery drawer → Clue 8 (tools to eat)
9. Shower → Clue 9 (water falls)

But Clue 7 says “a metal box with numbers” — microwave fits.

But Clue 6 was oven — so Clue 7 is microwave.

But both are in kitchen — so multiple clues in kitchen.

That’s fine.

But Clue 8 is cutlery drawer — also kitchen.

Clue 9 is shower — bathroom.

So final clue is in shower.

Now let’s check Clue 4 again:

> "To find the next clue, you'll have to think. You'll use one of these if you need a drink."

“Use one of these” — “these” might refer to locations.

So possible: fridge, kitchen sink, tap, water cooler, kitchen

But Clue 2 was fridge, Clue 3 was washing machine — so Clue 4 might be kitchen sink.

Yes.

Then Clue 5 is TV — so clue is behind TV.

So path:

1. Bedroom → Clue 1
2. Fridge → Clue 2
3. Washing machine → Clue 3
4. Kitchen sink → Clue 4
5. TV → Clue 5
6. Oven → Clue 6
7. Microwave → Clue 7
8. Cutlery drawer → Clue 8
9. Shower → Clue 9

But Clue 7 and Clue 8 are both in kitchen — possible.

But Clue 7 says: “For this thing that helps us keep our food warm.”

- Microwave warms food — yes.
- Oven can keep food warm — yes.
- But Clue 6 was oven — so Clue 7 is microwave.

Yes.

Clue 8: “tools used to eat” → forks, spoons, knives → cutlery drawer

Clue 9: “water falls down like rain” → shower

Perfect.

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✔ Final Answers:

| Clue | Answer | Location |
|------|--------|---------|
| 1 | Bed | Bedroom |
| 2 | Fridge | Kitchen |
| 3 | Washing machine | Laundry room |
| 4 | Kitchen sink | Kitchen |
| 5 | TV | Living room |
| 6 | Oven | Kitchen |
| 7 | Microwave | Kitchen |
| 8 | Cutlery drawer | Kitchen |
| 9 | Shower | Bathroom |

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🎯 How to Use the Treasure Hunt:

1. Print each clue and hide them in the corresponding location.
2. Start with Clue 1 in the bedroom.
3. Each clue leads to the next location.
4. The final clue (Clue 9) is in the shower, where the treasure is hidden!

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💡 Tips for Kids:

- Make sure the clues are easy to read.
- Hide them in visible spots (e.g., under the pillow, inside the fridge door).
- End with a small prize (toy, candy, sticker) in the shower or bathtub.

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🎉 Treasure hunt complete! Kids will love solving the riddles and exploring the house.