Hidden Pictures for Kids: Printable PDFs with Answers

Find six objects in each scene with these free printable picture-search activities. Start with a reading room, then explore a garden and a playroom. The reference pictures show what to look for, so beginners can compare shapes and circle each match.

Reading room Hidden Pictures worksheet with six reference objects

Choose your paper size

Both versions contain the same 6 pages: 3 activities and 3 answer pages. Choose the size that matches your printer paper.

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How to use the worksheets

  1. Print pages 1–3 at 100% / Actual size.
  2. Look at the six reference pictures and find each matching object in the scene.
  3. Circle the objects. Keep pages 4–6 for checking the answers.

These simple activities suit many children ages 4–7; choose according to your child’s experience. An adult can explain the first example. The black-and-white pictures can also be colored.

More activities

Try Cut and Paste Matching Worksheets, Dot-to-Dot Printables or Name Tracing Worksheets.

New clay 3D seasonal activities

Clay 3D activity packs — coming soon

Separate seasonal packs: 12 activities and 12 answer pages per pack. These packs are not included in the existing 97-page Mega Packs.

These new clay 3D illustrations are designed for color printing. Print at 100% / Actual size; choose A4 or US Letter to match your paper.

Which hidden-picture activity should I choose?

OptionInsidePrinting
Reading room, garden and playroom3 activities, each with 6 reference objects; 3 answer pagesBlack-and-white line art; choose A4 or US Letter
Fall / autumn sampler2 seasonal scenes and 2 answer pagesColor printing recommended; choose the matching paper edition

A4 and US Letter repeat the same activities. Print one paper version, not both. Start with the reference pictures, find one matching object at a time, and keep the answer pages aside until the child has tried the scene.

What makes this different from I Spy?

Here, you look for the pictured objects hidden in a scene. In our I Spy activities, the task is to find and count pictured items. Choose the type of activity your child wants to try; neither needs a timer.