Returning the Laba Ladle to the Clean Rack – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 16 objects to find
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Traditional Chinese Festivals

Returning the Laba Ladle to the Clean Rack

Use this printable hidden picture for a Traditional Chinese Festivals search-and-find activity for adults (18+). Find 16 hidden objects, including Large long-handled ladle, Counter-wiping cloth and Utensil drying rack. Difficulty: hard (L5). 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: Returning the Laba Ladle to the Clean Rack.

In the cleaning area of a Laba community kitchen, a cook returns a long-handled ladle to the drying rack while a colleague wipes the steel counter. A cabinet, measuring bucket and trolley complete the scene.

Difficulty
L5
Suggested age
18+ years
Art style
Soft Retro Print
Hidden objects
16
Format
Printable Color, line art & answer key
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Can you find them all?

  • Large long-handled ladle
  • Counter-wiping cloth
  • Utensil drying rack
  • Clean measuring bucket
  • Insulated-pot lid
  • Serving tongs
  • Steel funnel
  • Label clip
  • Folded apron
  • Cleaning gloves
  • Soft cleaning brush
  • Tissue box
  • Timer clock
  • Service logbook
  • Small utility trolley
  • Non-slip floor mat

A little about this puzzle

In the cleaning area of a Laba community kitchen, a cook returns a long-handled ladle to the drying rack while a colleague wipes the steel counter. A cabinet, measuring bucket and trolley complete the scene.

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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Objects to spot and describe

Read the 16 object labels before searching. Compare shapes and small details, then describe how each object blends into the scene.

Object words and observation prompts for this puzzle
WordMeaning or search cueSay it
Large long-handled ladleFind the object named Large long-handled ladle. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Large long-handled ladle aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Counter-wiping clothFind the object named Counter-wiping cloth. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Counter-wiping cloth aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Utensil drying rackFind the object named Utensil drying rack. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Utensil drying rack aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Clean measuring bucketFind the object named Clean measuring bucket. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Clean measuring bucket aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Insulated-pot lidFind the object named Insulated-pot lid. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Insulated-pot lid aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Serving tongsFind the object named Serving tongs. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Serving tongs aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Steel funnelFind the object named Steel funnel. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Steel funnel aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Label clipFind the object named Label clip. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Label clip aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Folded apronFind the object named Folded apron. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Folded apron aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Cleaning glovesFind the object named Cleaning gloves. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Cleaning gloves aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Soft cleaning brushFind the object named Soft cleaning brush. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Soft cleaning brush aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Tissue boxFind the object named Tissue box. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Tissue box aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Timer clockFind the object named Timer clock. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Timer clock aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Service logbookFind the object named Service logbook. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Service logbook aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Small utility trolleyFind the object named Small utility trolley. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Small utility trolley aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Non-slip floor matFind the object named Non-slip floor mat. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Non-slip floor mat 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
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Questions about this puzzle

How many objects are hidden in this puzzle?

There are 16 objects to find: Large long-handled ladle, Counter-wiping cloth, Utensil drying rack, Clean measuring bucket, Insulated-pot lid, Serving tongs, Steel funnel, Label clip, Folded apron, Cleaning gloves, Soft cleaning brush, Tissue box, Timer clock, Service logbook, Small utility trolley, Non-slip floor mat. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

This puzzle is suggested for adults ages 18+.

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?

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

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