Use this printable hidden picture for a Forest & Nature search-and-find activity for children ages 10–12. Find 10 hidden objects, including ruler, compass and hourglass. 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: The Dune-Shadow Measuring Rail.
A teenager crouches safely on the paved, shaded observation platform of a desert park. He holds the rear handle of a sliding carriage on a fixed rail, aligning its flat pointer with the end of a pole's shadow.
3-page print layout: 1. Color · 2. Line art · 3. Answer key. Choose Print, then your printer or Save as PDF. Choose page 2 to print just the line art. Free for personal and classroom use. No sign-up needed.
A teenager crouches safely on the paved, shaded observation platform of a desert park. He holds the rear handle of a sliding carriage on a fixed rail, aligning its flat pointer with the end of a pole's shadow. Dunes and mountains lie beyond the safety railing. A recording table, shallow equipment tray and resting bench organize the ten search objects.
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.
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
Word
Meaning or search cue
Say it
ruler
Find the object named ruler. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say ruler aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
compass
Find the object named compass. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say compass aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
hourglass
Find the object named hourglass. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say hourglass aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
notebook
Find the object named notebook. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say notebook aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
pencil
A writing or drawing tool with a solid core inside a casing.
Say pencil aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
thermometer
Find the object named thermometer. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say thermometer aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
anemometer
Find the object named anemometer. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say anemometer aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
safety goggles
Find the object named safety goggles. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say safety goggles aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
water bottle
Find the object named water bottle. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say water bottle aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
sun hat
Find the object named sun hat. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say sun hat 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: ruler, compass, hourglass, notebook, pencil, thermometer, anemometer, safety goggles, water bottle, sun hat. 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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