Q&A for How to Make a Treasure Hunt

Yes, it definitely can be played as a birthday surprise.

Yes, it can. As long as an adult assists them, things should be fine. I've done this before for my 5-year-old neighbor and her 2-year-old sister while babysitting.

You could make clues that only a certain person would be able to answer, just make sure that you have a clue for that object hidden somewhere else so that people can find that one too. You could also use a clue such as: Eleanor's favorite food if you are playing with a group of close friends. Use lots of sensory details, such as color, smell, and touch.

Sure. This makes it fun especially for kids. It can also make suspense, which is great for treasure hunts. It is a great idea.

For different grades, use different items. For example, if your teaching a bunch of nine year olds, try referring to the unit of "acidic and alkaline," try asking them to find items such as acidic type (lemons, coffee, etc.) base (salt , water, etc.) and alkaline (soap , shampoo, etc.). For lower grades like preschool, ask them to find parts of a plant. But, it mostly depends on what grade the children are at.

Yes. Many adults would enjoy it.