Soft Tips for Frayed Shoelaces – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 8 objects to find
Color version — explore the scene and find all 8 hidden objects.

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Everyday Life & Learning

Soft Tips for Frayed Shoelaces

Use this printable hidden picture for a Everyday Life & Learning search-and-find activity for children ages 7–9. Find 8 hidden objects, including Shoelace, Flexible hose and Scissors. 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: Soft Tips for Frayed Shoelaces.

A clean-cartoon community shoe-repair scene shows an adult slipping a short flexible sleeve over a frayed shoelace while an assistant steadies the lace-holding rack. The foreground workbench, side materials table and rear low cabinet form three search areas.

Difficulty
L2
Suggested age
7–9 years
Art style
Clean-Line Cartoon
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?

  • Shoelace
  • Flexible hose
  • Scissors
  • Tailor tape
  • Clamp
  • Wooden wedge
  • Shoehorn
  • Cloth bag

A little about this puzzle

A clean-cartoon community shoe-repair scene shows an adult slipping a short flexible sleeve over a frayed shoelace while an assistant steadies the lace-holding rack. The foreground workbench, side materials table and rear low cabinet form three search areas. Find eight objects: shoelace, flexible hose, scissors, tailor tape, clamp, wooden wedge, shoehorn and cloth bag.

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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Everyday Life & Learning 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
ShoelaceFind the object named Shoelace. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Shoelace aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Flexible hoseFind the object named Flexible hose. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Flexible hose aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
ScissorsFind the object named Scissors. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Scissors aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Tailor tapeFind the object named Tailor tape. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Tailor tape aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
ClampFind the object named Clamp. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Clamp aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Wooden wedgeFind the object named Wooden wedge. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Wooden wedge aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
ShoehornFind the object named Shoehorn. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Shoehorn aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Cloth bagFind the object named Cloth bag. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Cloth bag 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: Shoelace, Flexible hose, Scissors, Tailor tape, Clamp, Wooden wedge, Shoehorn, Cloth bag. 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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