The Thanksgiving Cider Station – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 10 objects to find
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Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving Cider Station

Use this printable hidden picture for a Thanksgiving search-and-find activity for children ages 10–12. Find 10 hidden objects, including drink dispenser tap, handled cup and citrus tongs. 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: The Thanksgiving Cider Station.

At a Thanksgiving community dinner drink station, an adult presses the dispenser tap while a young helper steadies a handled cup on the drip tray. Apple cider flows into the cup as neighbors wait in line.

Difficulty
L3
Suggested age
10–12 years
Art style
Vintage Travel Poster
Hidden objects
10
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?

  • drink dispenser tap
  • handled cup
  • citrus tongs
  • loose pot lid
  • locking bag clip
  • folded-corner napkin
  • small measuring cup
  • wood-handled pastry brush
  • kitchen timer
  • round cork trivet

A little about this puzzle

At a Thanksgiving community dinner drink station, an adult presses the dispenser tap while a young helper steadies a handled cup on the drip tray. Apple cider flows into the cup as neighbors wait in line. A small wooden shelf holds a measuring cup, loose lid, bag clip and folded-corner napkin, surrounded by warm autumn decorations.

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 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
WordMeaning or search cueSay it
drink dispenser tapFind the object named drink dispenser tap. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say drink dispenser tap aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
handled cupFind the object named handled cup. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say handled cup aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
citrus tongsFind the object named citrus tongs. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say citrus tongs aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
loose pot lidFind the object named loose pot lid. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say loose pot lid aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
locking bag clipFind the object named locking bag clip. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say locking bag clip aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
folded-corner napkinFind the object named folded-corner napkin. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say folded-corner napkin aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
small measuring cupFind the object named small measuring cup. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say small measuring cup aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
wood-handled pastry brushFind the object named wood-handled pastry brush. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say wood-handled pastry brush aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
kitchen timerFind the object named kitchen timer. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say kitchen timer aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
round cork trivetFind the object named round cork trivet. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say round cork trivet 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: drink dispenser tap, handled cup, citrus tongs, loose pot lid, locking bag clip, folded-corner napkin, small measuring cup, wood-handled pastry brush, kitchen timer, round cork trivet. 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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