The Wooden Skeleton Learns to Wave – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 8 objects to find
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Halloween

The Wooden Skeleton Learns to Wave

Use this printable hidden picture for a Halloween search-and-find activity for children ages 7–9. Find 8 hidden objects, including Elbow adjustment knob, Wooden mallet and Spare hinge. 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: The Wooden Skeleton Learns to Wave.

In a Halloween science corner, a child operates the elbow knob of a wooden skeleton model so its forearm rises in a wave, while a teacher watches. The left parts rack holds a spare hinge, wooden mallet and hanging parts pouch, with a moon lamp above.

Difficulty
L2
Suggested age
7–9 years
Art style
Modern Flat Illustration
Hidden objects
8
Format
Printable Color, line art & answer key
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Can you find them all?

  • Elbow adjustment knob
  • Wooden mallet
  • Spare hinge
  • Angle ruler
  • Pose card
  • Drawing pencil
  • Moon lamp
  • Parts pouch

A little about this puzzle

In a Halloween science corner, a child operates the elbow knob of a wooden skeleton model so its forearm rises in a wave, while a teacher watches. The left parts rack holds a spare hinge, wooden mallet and hanging parts pouch, with a moon lamp above. The right recording table holds an angle ruler, pose card and drawing pencil. Objects to find: Elbow adjustment knob, Wooden mallet, Spare hinge, Angle ruler, Pose card, Drawing pencil, Moon lamp, Parts pouch.

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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Halloween 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
Elbow adjustment knobFind the object named Elbow adjustment knob. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Elbow adjustment knob aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Wooden malletFind the object named Wooden mallet. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Wooden mallet aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Spare hingeFind the object named Spare hinge. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Spare hinge aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Angle rulerFind the object named Angle ruler. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Angle ruler aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Pose cardFind the object named Pose card. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Pose card aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Drawing pencilFind the object named Drawing pencil. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Drawing pencil aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Moon lampFind the object named Moon lamp. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Moon lamp aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
Parts pouchFind the object named Parts pouch. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say Parts pouch 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: Elbow adjustment knob, Wooden mallet, Spare hinge, Angle ruler, Pose card, Drawing pencil, Moon lamp, Parts pouch. 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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