Use this printable hidden picture for a Halloween search-and-find activity for children ages 7–9. Find 8 hidden objects, including Paper pull tab, Glue stick and Gear template. 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 Smile behind the Paper House Window.
At a Halloween paper-house activity table, a child pulls a side tab to reveal a smiling face behind the little house window while a teacher watches. The left rack holds a glue stick, gear template and folded paper box.
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.
At a Halloween paper-house activity table, a child pulls a side tab to reveal a smiling face behind the little house window while a teacher watches. The left rack holds a glue stick, gear template and folded paper box. Rounded scissors rest on the right tray, a crescent pennant stands behind it, and a ruler and star eraser sit at the table front. The color scene uses layered paper textures.
Objects to find: Paper pull tab, Glue stick, Gear template, Rounded scissors, Ruler, Star eraser, Crescent pennant, Folded paper box.
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 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
Word
Meaning or search cue
Say it
Paper pull tab
Find the object named Paper pull tab. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say Paper pull tab aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Glue stick
Find the object named Glue stick. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say Glue stick aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Gear template
Find the object named Gear template. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say Gear template aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Rounded scissors
Find the object named Rounded scissors. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say Rounded scissors aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to 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?
Star eraser
Find the object named Star eraser. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say Star eraser aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Crescent pennant
Find the object named Crescent pennant. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say Crescent pennant aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Folded paper box
Find the object named Folded paper box. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say Folded paper box 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: Paper pull tab, Glue stick, Gear template, Rounded scissors, Ruler, Star eraser, Crescent pennant, Folded paper box. 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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