... The game starts with a card for letter "A", on back of the card is a clue(s) for the next letter, "b", i.e. "banana". Previously, all cards, b through z, are hidden at phonetically corresponding locations by parent or supervisor. Clues on the cards are common objects found in a domestic or educational environment (cards have 2 clues on back for extended game play and variety). Once located each card leads to the next until the alphabet is completed.
Each time a clue is guessed and the card found the child writes the discovered letter on a small white board. This is important because kids are naturally stimulated to learn to write and read as part of play - it's fun !
At the end of the game, kids go the the Rainbow Pot of Gold and color pictures in the Rainbow coloring book (2 included and extra can be purchased) that correspond to letters of the alphabet. (Parents can spice up the Pot with any reward item of choice.). Game play need not extend to letter z and may be ended at any letter of the alphabet as select by parent or guardian. Advanced players can write out entire clue word.
Two 7 inch x 7 inch white boards and 2 erasable markers are included. Instructions include 3 additional game modes suitable for no physical activity, and for classroom use. Rainbow Treasure Hunt is colorfully packaged, game cards are durable and instructions are clear and detailed .Rainbow Treasure Hunt Game is versatile and has 3 alternate modes suggested in the instructions. In fact, Rainbow treasure Hunt lends itself well to custom game play, some creative examples of which have been reported by very pleased customers. Parents of Autistic children have commented on the game's positive effect too.
Learning and teaching the alphabet is fun for kids and adults with, award winning, Rainbow Treasure Hunt game from Write-To-Read Treasure Hunt Inc. Great for pre-schoolers, day care, home schooling. Designed for ages 3.5 to 8 years old this exciting, versatile treasure hunt for the alphabet combines the simplistic fun of the classic children's games I-spy-with-my-little-eye, hide-and-seek and the excitement of an Easter egg hunt to teach word, and letter recognition - writing and reading. More than that, it fosters critical play time between children and parents. Here's how to play... 
