Treasure Hunt Maker

About this worksheet maker

Following directions across a map is an exciting way to practise spatial thinking, and this free treasure-hunt maker builds just such an adventure. A picture grid map with direction arrows guides the child step by step toward the hidden treasure.

Reading arrows and moving the right way trains directional language, sequencing, and an early sense of position and movement, all wrapped up in a story children love. Reaching the treasure gives a clear, motivating goal to work toward.

Choose a theme and difficulty to suit your group, then print the map with its answer key for quick checking. The tool opens in the browser, in 11 languages, with no login or install.

How to use it in class

• Pick a theme and how many steps the hunt should take.
• Print the treasure-hunt map for each child.
• Ask children to follow each direction arrow one step at a time.
• Check the final treasure square against the printed answer key.

Worksheet ideas

• Walk a few direction steps across a floor grid together first.
• Use it to practise the words up, down, left, and right.
• Set it as a problem-solving challenge at a centre.
• Increase the number of steps as children grow more confident.