A Lion Head for the New Year Puppet Stage – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 10 objects to find
Color version — explore the scene and find all 10 hidden objects.

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Traditional Chinese Festivals

A Lion Head for the New Year Puppet Stage

Use this printable hidden picture for a Traditional Chinese Festivals search-and-find activity for children ages 10–12. Find 10 hidden objects, including Small lion head, Puppet stand and Puppet control rod. Difficulty: hard (L3). 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 Lion Head for the New Year Puppet Stage.

Backstage in a Spring Festival puppet room, a student fits a small lion head onto a puppet as an instructor steadies its stand. The material rack holds a control rod and tape dispenser, a cape hangs at its side, and a bell, scissors, brush and script folder complete the preparation scene.

Difficulty
L3
Suggested age
10–12 years
Art style
Color Comic Illustration
Hidden objects
10
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?

  • Small lion head
  • Puppet stand
  • Puppet control rod
  • Brass bell
  • Cloth cape
  • Rounded scissors
  • Tape dispenser
  • Soft brush
  • Script folder
  • Flashlight

A little about this puzzle

Backstage in a Spring Festival puppet room, a student fits a small lion head onto a puppet as an instructor steadies its stand. The material rack holds a control rod and tape dispenser, a cape hangs at its side, and a bell, scissors, brush and script folder complete the preparation scene. Bold color-comic artwork conveys the festive setting.

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 10 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
Small lion headFind the object named Small lion head. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Small lion head aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Puppet standFind the object named Puppet stand. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Puppet stand aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Puppet control rodFind the object named Puppet control rod. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Puppet control rod aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Brass bellFind the object named Brass bell. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Brass bell aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Cloth capeFind the object named Cloth cape. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Cloth cape aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Rounded scissorsFind the object named Rounded scissors. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Rounded scissors aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Tape dispenserFind the object named Tape dispenser. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Tape dispenser aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Soft brushFind the object named Soft brush. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Soft brush aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Script folderFind the object named Script folder. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Script folder aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
FlashlightFind the object named Flashlight. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Flashlight 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 10 objects to find: Small lion head, Puppet stand, Puppet control rod, Brass bell, Cloth cape, Rounded scissors, Tape dispenser, Soft brush, Script folder, Flashlight. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 10–12 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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