Choose a version to take a closer look. Line art doubles as a coloring page. Open the answer key when you are ready to check your finds.

Comparing Two Shell Shapes

Inside a coastal observation station, a leader points to a scallop shell and a spiral shell in a shallow tray. Find 8 objects in this free printable puzzle for ages 7-9.

Difficulty: L2
Suggested age: 7–9 years
Art style: Fine Botanical and Decorative Line Art
Hidden objects: 8
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?

Scallop shell
Spiral shell
Observation notebook
Shallow display tray
Ruler
Clipboard
Outdoor thermometer
Sand timer

A little about this puzzle

Inside a coastal observation station, a leader points to a scallop shell and a spiral shell in a shallow tray. Two students compare the shapes, with one sketching simple outlines in an open notebook. A ruler, clipboard and sand timer sit nearby, and an outdoor thermometer is fixed to the left post. 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.