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Acorn Lights at the Thanksgiving Gathering

Use this printable hidden picture for a Thanksgiving search-and-find activity for ages 13–17. Find 12 hidden objects, including pattern projector, dimmer remote and round filter case. 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: Acorn Lights at the Thanksgiving Gathering.

Beside a community evening meal, a lighting technician adjusts a fixed projector while holding a dimmer remote, casting an acorn pattern onto the wall. A teenager watches the edge of the light.

Difficulty: L4
Suggested age: 13–17 years
Art style: Modern Flat Illustration
Hidden objects: 12
Format: Printable Color, line art & answer key

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Can you find them all?

pattern projector
dimmer remote
round filter case
orange-shaped stress ball
rectangular battery case
small antenna base
fabric dust cover
flashlight
folding inspection mirror
short-handled wrench
triangular tool pouch
handheld terminal

A little about this puzzle

Beside a community evening meal, a lighting technician adjusts a fixed projector while holding a dimmer remote, casting an acorn pattern onto the wall. A teenager watches the edge of the light. The control console, equipment rack and side table hold a filter case, battery case, inspection mirror and triangular tool 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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Thanksgiving 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
pattern projector	Find the object named pattern projector. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say pattern projector aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
dimmer remote	Find the object named dimmer remote. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say dimmer remote aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
round filter case	Find the object named round filter case. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say round filter case aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
orange-shaped stress ball	Find the object named orange-shaped stress ball. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say orange-shaped stress ball aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
rectangular battery case	Find the object named rectangular battery case. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say rectangular battery case aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
small antenna base	Find the object named small antenna base. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say small antenna base aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
fabric dust cover	Find the object named fabric dust cover. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say fabric dust cover aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
flashlight	Find the object named flashlight. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say flashlight aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
folding inspection mirror	Find the object named folding inspection mirror. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say folding inspection mirror aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
short-handled wrench	Find the object named short-handled wrench. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say short-handled wrench aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
triangular tool pouch	Find the object named triangular tool pouch. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say triangular tool pouch aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
handheld terminal	Find the object named handheld terminal. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.	Say handheld terminal 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: pattern projector, dimmer remote, round filter case, orange-shaped stress ball, rectangular battery case, small antenna base, fabric dust cover, flashlight, folding inspection mirror, short-handled wrench, triangular tool pouch, handheld terminal. 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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