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Examining Pine Cone Scales

An adult leader and two pupils examine one pine cone in a shallow tray at a woodland shelter. Find 8 objects in this free printable puzzle for ages 7-9.

Difficulty: L2
Suggested age: 7–9 years
Art style: Fresh Watercolor and Ink
Hidden objects: 8
Format: Printable Color, line art & answer key

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Can you find them all?

Pine cone
Magnifying glass
Shallow specimen tray
Leaf stamp
Binoculars
Field notebook
Pencil
Woodland trail map

A little about this puzzle

An adult leader and two pupils examine one pine cone in a shallow tray at a woodland shelter. A magnifying glass is held above the sample. A leaf stamp, binoculars, open notebook, pencil, and folded trail map lie on the table, with a forest trail and distant hills beyond. The fresh watercolor and ink illustration is designed for ages 7–9, with L2 search difficulty. Choose the Color or Line art image, use the picture clues to find each object, and keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check. The three images can be printed or saved as PDF using your browser.

Make it your own

Use the three-page print layout: Color on page 1, Line art on page 2 and Answer key on page 3. Choose your printer or Save as PDF in the print dialog. For A4 paper, choose Fit to page.

Try it together at home, as a calm classroom activity, or as a quiet travel companion. Keep the Answer key separate until you are ready to check.