Use this printable hidden picture for a Thanksgiving search-and-find activity for children ages 10–12. Find 10 hidden objects, including acorn stamp, blank recipe sheet and old recipe booklet. Difficulty: hard (L3). 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 Stamped Heading for the Thanksgiving Recipe.
Beside an autumn window, a child uses an acorn stamp to leave a small impression on a blank recipe sheet while a grandmother steadies the paper. An old recipe booklet rests beside them.
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.
Beside an autumn window, a child uses an acorn stamp to leave a small impression on a blank recipe sheet while a grandmother steadies the paper. An old recipe booklet rests beside them. Floral document and pencil cases sit on the shelves, while a thread spool, cutout pattern stencil and cork paperweight fill the table cubbies.
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 10 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
acorn stamp
Find the object named acorn stamp. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say acorn stamp aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
blank recipe sheet
Find the object named blank recipe sheet. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say blank recipe sheet aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
old recipe booklet
Find the object named old recipe booklet. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say old recipe booklet aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
small thread spool
Find the object named small thread spool. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say small thread spool aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
round pattern stencil
Find the object named round pattern stencil. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say round pattern stencil aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
cork paperweight
Find the object named cork paperweight. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say cork paperweight aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
folding document pouch
Find the object named folding document pouch. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say folding document pouch aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
lidded pencil box
Find the object named lidded pencil box. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say lidded pencil box aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
thick crayon
Find the object named thick crayon. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.
Say thick crayon aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
round-tip scissors
Find 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?
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 10 objects to find: acorn stamp, blank recipe sheet, old recipe booklet, small thread spool, round pattern stencil, cork paperweight, folding document pouch, lidded pencil box, thick crayon, round-tip scissors. Use the separate Answer key when you are ready to check their locations.
What age is this puzzle for?
The suggested age is 10–12 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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