A Soft Liner for a Tea Bowl – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 8 objects to find
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City Careers

A Soft Liner for a Tea Bowl

Use this printable hidden picture for a City Careers search-and-find activity for children ages 7–9. Find 8 hidden objects, including Tea bowl, Paper sleeve and Soft box liner. 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 Soft Liner for a Tea Bowl.

A student lowers a decorated tea bowl into a fitted padded liner while a shop assistant steadies the gift box. An open paper sleeve and knotted tying cord sit on the right materials shelf.

Difficulty
L2
Suggested age
7–9 years
Art style
Cream-Toned Fairy-Tale Gouache
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?

  • Tea bowl
  • Paper sleeve
  • Soft box liner
  • Tying cord
  • Ceramic spoon
  • Cleaning cloth
  • Folded care card
  • Round wooden stand

A little about this puzzle

A student lowers a decorated tea bowl into a fitted padded liner while a shop assistant steadies the gift box. An open paper sleeve and knotted tying cord sit on the right materials shelf. A ceramic spoon occupies a separate cubby in the left display cabinet, with a round wooden stand on top. A cleaning cloth, folded care card and box lid rest on the front of the packing table. Tall ceramic vases, plants and warm window light complete the creamy gouache shop 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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City Careers 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
Tea bowlFind the object named Tea bowl. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Tea bowl aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Paper sleeveFind the object named Paper sleeve. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Paper sleeve aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Soft box linerFind the object named Soft box liner. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Soft box liner aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Tying cordFind the object named Tying cord. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Tying cord aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Ceramic spoonFind the object named Ceramic spoon. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Ceramic spoon aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Cleaning clothFind the object named Cleaning cloth. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Cleaning cloth aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Folded care cardFind the object named Folded care card. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Folded care card aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Round wooden standFind the object named Round wooden stand. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Round wooden stand 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: Tea bowl, Paper sleeve, Soft box liner, Tying cord, Ceramic spoon, Cleaning cloth, Folded care card, Round wooden stand. 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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