A Family Letter in the Crescent Mailbox – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 8 objects to find
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Traditional Chinese Festivals

A Family Letter in the Crescent Mailbox

Use this printable hidden picture for a Traditional Chinese Festivals search-and-find activity for children ages 7–9. Find 8 hidden objects, including Family letter, Crescent mailbox and Broad pen. Difficulty: medium (L2). Includes Color / Line art / Answer key. Use Line art for coloring. Check your finds with the Answer key. Browser printing can also save as PDF. Scene: A Family Letter in the Crescent Mailbox.

At a community Mid-Autumn letter-posting station, a child slips a family letter into a crescent-shaped mailbox while a parent steadies the table. A writing desk, hanging mail pouch and round lamp form a warm corner beneath moonlight and flowering branches.

Difficulty
L2
Suggested age
7–9 years
Art style
Warm Storybook
Hidden objects
8
Format
Printable Color, line art & answer key
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3-page print layout: 1. Color · 2. Line art · 3. Answer key.
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Can you find them all?

  • Family letter
  • Crescent mailbox
  • Broad pen
  • Letter-paper clip
  • Ink bottle
  • Cloth mail pouch
  • Round table light
  • Folded map

A little about this puzzle

At a community Mid-Autumn letter-posting station, a child slips a family letter into a crescent-shaped mailbox while a parent steadies the table. A writing desk, hanging mail pouch and round lamp form a warm corner beneath moonlight and flowering branches.

Make it your own

Search on your own, compare discoveries with a partner, or color the line art after finding the objects. Keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check.

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Traditional Chinese Festivals words to spot and say

Read the 8 object names together before searching. Say each word, look at its shape, and then find the matching object in the scene.

Object words and observation prompts for this puzzle
WordMeaning or search cueSay it
Family letterFind the object named Family letter. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Family letter aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Crescent mailboxFind the object named Crescent mailbox. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Crescent mailbox aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Broad penFind the object named Broad pen. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Broad pen aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Letter-paper clipFind the object named Letter-paper clip. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Letter-paper clip aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Ink bottleFind the object named Ink bottle. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Ink bottle aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Cloth mail pouchFind the object named Cloth mail pouch. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Cloth mail pouch aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Round table lightFind the object named Round table light. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Round table light aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Folded mapFind the object named Folded map. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Folded map aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?

Write a short list of the object names, or describe one find while a partner guesses the word. Then return to the picture and look for the next object. See the how-to-play guide for more ways to use the pages.

Printing tips for this puzzle

What is in the three pages?
Page 1 is Color for a picture search, page 2 is Line art for finding and coloring, and page 3 is the Answer key. Switching the preview above does not change this three-page print layout.
Paper size and fit
The print layout uses Letter paper (8.5 × 11 inches) with space around the artwork. For A4, choose Fit to page and check the print preview so every border stays visible. Turn off browser headers and footers to avoid extra dates and URLs.
Print only the page you need
Choose page 2 in the print dialog to print just the Line art. Use it as a coloring sheet or an ink-friendly search page. Choose page 1 for Color, or page 3 for a separate Answer key.
Keep the answer separate
Leave the Answer key on screen until you finish, or print page 3 separately. For a group activity, use individual search pages so everyone can mark their own discoveries at their own pace.
Save a copy from your browser
After the three images finish loading, choose Print and select your printer or Save as PDF. Check the selected page numbers before saving. Personal, family and your own classroom or group use follow the site terms.

Questions about this puzzle

How many objects are hidden in this puzzle?

There are 8 objects to find: Family letter, Crescent mailbox, Broad pen, Letter-paper clip, Ink bottle, Cloth mail pouch, Round table light, Folded map. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 7–9 years. Ages and difficulty are guides: choose a version that feels comfortable, and work together if helpful.

Can I print only the line art page?

Yes. Choose page 2 in the three-page print dialog. Line art can be used on its own for finding and coloring. Page 1 is Color and page 3 is the Answer key.

Do I need an account to print?

No sign-up is needed to print this free set. Open Print / Save as PDF, wait for the three pages to load, and choose your printer or Save as PDF.

Can I use this in a classroom or co-op?

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