How do you make clues for a treasure hunt?

To make clues for a treasure hunt, find words that relate to the hiding place, find rhyming words and then bring them together to develop a clue. While creating clues, choose rhymes and words that are age appropriate for the game's participants.

1. Think of words that relate to the hunt's hiding places
Make a list of the hunt's hiding places, then think of words that relate to them. For example, if hiding the clues under a plant pot, words like "flower," "seeds," and "grow" are appropriate. These keywords act as a basis for making the clue.
2. Choose rhyming words for creating the clue
Take a look at the keywords, then think of rhyming words that can make the clue fun. For example, when using the word "grow," it is possible to include "snow," "glow," "mow," and "show." When selecting these words, think about how easy it is to incorporate them into a rhyme, and ensure they are age appropriate.
3. Generate rhymes for the clue
Identify which keywords and rhyming words work best together, then generate a rhyme for the clue. For example, "Discovering the next clue might make you glow, you can find it where pretty things grow."
4. Make sure the rhymes are age appropriate
Make sure the rhymes are age appropriate by considering whether the children in question can understand them. Reserve more advanced words for teenage treasure hunts, and revise the clues accordingly.