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Polishing the Parade Trumpet

Use this printable hidden picture for a St. Patrick's Day search-and-find activity for ages 13–17. Find 12 hidden objects, including trumpet, polishing cloth and valve oil. Difficulty: hard (L4). 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: Polishing the Parade Trumpet.

A teenager polishes a parade trumpet with a cloth, while maintenance tools sit in divided trays, side shelves and the rehearsal room bench.

Difficulty: L4
Suggested age: 13–17 years
Art style: Soft Retro Print
Hidden objects: 12
Format: Printable Color, line art & answer key

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Can you find them all?

trumpet
polishing cloth
valve oil
mouthpiece brush
cleaning rod
trumpet stand
tuning fork
instrument case
sheet music
metronome
hand towel
water bottle

A little about this puzzle

A teenager polishes a parade trumpet with a cloth, while maintenance tools sit in divided trays, side shelves and the rehearsal room bench.

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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St. Patrick's Day words to spot and say

Read the 12 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
trumpet	Find the object named trumpet. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say trumpet aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
polishing cloth	Find the object named polishing cloth. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say polishing cloth aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
valve oil	Find the object named valve oil. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say valve oil aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
mouthpiece brush	Find the object named mouthpiece brush. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say mouthpiece brush aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
cleaning rod	Find the object named cleaning rod. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say cleaning rod aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
trumpet stand	Find the object named trumpet stand. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say trumpet stand aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
tuning fork	Find the object named tuning fork. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say tuning fork aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
instrument case	Find the object named instrument case. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say instrument case aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
sheet music	Find the object named sheet music. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say sheet music aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
metronome	Find the object named metronome. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say metronome aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
hand towel	Find the object named hand towel. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say hand towel 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?

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 12 objects to find: trumpet, polishing cloth, valve oil, mouthpiece brush, cleaning rod, trumpet stand, tuning fork, instrument case, sheet music, metronome, hand towel, water bottle. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.

What age is this puzzle for?

The suggested age is 13–17 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.

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