Sketching Ice Patterns Beside the Rink – full-color hidden picture puzzle with 10 objects to find
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Winter

Sketching Ice Patterns Beside the Rink

Use this printable hidden picture for a Winter search-and-find activity for children ages 10–12. Find 10 hidden objects, including folding drawing board, charcoal pencil and blending stump. 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: Sketching Ice Patterns Beside the Rink.

On a snowy bank beside the frozen pond, an observer kneels on a seat cushion and draws the ice patterns with a charcoal pencil. A folding board supports the paper, secured by a clip.

Difficulty
L3
Suggested age
10–12 years
Art style
Fine Botanical and Decorative Line Art
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?

  • folding drawing board
  • charcoal pencil
  • blending stump
  • pencil sharpener box
  • paper clip
  • water-soluble pencil tin
  • small wiping rag
  • pair of knee pads
  • thin seat cushion
  • drawing paper tube

A little about this puzzle

On a snowy bank beside the frozen pond, an observer kneels on a seat cushion and draws the ice patterns with a charcoal pencil. A folding board supports the paper, secured by a clip. A blending stump, sharpener box, colored-pencil tin and wiping rag rest nearby. One set of knee pads protects the knees, and a paper tube lies to the right. Find these 10 targets: folding drawing board, charcoal pencil, blending stump, pencil sharpener box, paper clip, water-soluble pencil tin, small wiping rag, pair of knee pads, thin seat cushion, drawing paper tube.

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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Winter 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
folding drawing boardFind the object named folding drawing board. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say folding drawing board aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
charcoal pencilFind the object named charcoal pencil. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say charcoal pencil aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
blending stumpFind the object named blending stump. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say blending stump aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
pencil sharpener boxFind the object named pencil sharpener box. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say pencil sharpener box aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
paper clipFind the object named paper clip. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say paper clip aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
water-soluble pencil tinFind the object named water-soluble pencil tin. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say water-soluble pencil tin aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
small wiping ragFind the object named small wiping rag. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say small wiping rag aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
pair of knee padsFind the object named pair of knee pads. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say pair of knee pads aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
thin seat cushionFind the object named thin seat cushion. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say thin seat cushion aloud. Can you describe its shape without pointing to it?
drawing paper tubeFind the object named drawing paper tube. Compare its outline and small details with the matching shape in the scene.Say drawing paper tube 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: folding drawing board, charcoal pencil, blending stump, pencil sharpener box, paper clip, water-soluble pencil tin, small wiping rag, pair of knee pads, thin seat cushion, drawing paper tube. 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?

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Can I use this in a classroom or co-op?

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