One Ink Drop Spreads on Rice Paper – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 6 objects to find
Color version — explore the scene and find all 6 hidden objects.

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Kindergarten Activities

One Ink Drop Spreads on Rice Paper

Use this printable hidden picture for a Kindergarten Activities search-and-find activity for children ages 4–6. Find 6 hidden objects, including wide-handle dropper, absorbent rice paper and petal-shaped palette dish. Difficulty: easy (L1). 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: One Ink Drop Spreads on Rice Paper.

At the painting table, a child and teacher hold a wide-handle dropper together, letting diluted paint fall onto absorbent rice paper on a waterproof mat. Round-tip scissors rest on the left table edge, a petal-shaped palette and glue stick sit on the rear shelf, and a wooden button rests on the right stool.

Difficulty
L1
Suggested age
4–6 years
Art style
Fresh Watercolor and Ink
Hidden objects
6
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?

  • wide-handle dropper
  • absorbent rice paper
  • petal-shaped palette dish
  • round-tip scissors
  • small glue stick
  • large wooden button

A little about this puzzle

At the painting table, a child and teacher hold a wide-handle dropper together, letting diluted paint fall onto absorbent rice paper on a waterproof mat. Round-tip scissors rest on the left table edge, a petal-shaped palette and glue stick sit on the rear shelf, and a wooden button rests on the right stool. Chinese and English editions share the same artwork.

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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Kindergarten Activities words to spot and say

Read the 6 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
wide-handle dropperFind the object named wide-handle dropper. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say wide-handle dropper aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
absorbent rice paperFind the object named absorbent rice paper. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say absorbent rice paper aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
petal-shaped palette dishFind the object named petal-shaped palette dish. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say petal-shaped palette dish aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
round-tip scissorsFind the object named round-tip scissors. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say round-tip scissors aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
small glue stickFind the object named small glue stick. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say small glue stick aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
large wooden buttonFind the object named large wooden button. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say large wooden button 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 6 objects to find: wide-handle dropper, absorbent rice paper, petal-shaped palette dish, round-tip scissors, small glue stick, large wooden button. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 4–6 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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