The original hidden pictures were created in the 16th century by the Dutch Masters including Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Hieronymous Bosch . in the 1980s, a popular children's puzzle book series, Where's Wally [Where's Waldo], was created by English illustrator Martin Handford. Click here to learn more about these unique books which are celebrating thirty years in publication!
One of the most popular sources for hidden pictures for children is HIGHLIGHTS magazine. According to the magazine, hidden pictures promote attention to detail, increase vocabulary, instill good work habits, develop self-confidence, and improve visual perception. To learn more about the hidden benefits of hidden pictures, click here.
Highlights Magazine is a wonderful source for hidden picture activities and so much more. Spruce Crafts has a nice supply of free, printable hidden picture puzzles for kids.
It is easy to make your own hidden pictures. First, pick a theme for your hidden picture puzzle and then create a background. For example, maybe you want your scene to be a dog park with dogs, benches, trees, fences, and maybe even a squirrel or two. Next, decide what you want to "hide" in the picture, like a ball or an ice cream cone. After you have named your objects and drawn them place them in the picture. For example, you may put an oval shaped ball in the leaves of a trees since leaves and the ball will be oval but the ball won't be leaf-colored. Start simple and add more to the puzzle. Here are some links to help you get started: How to Make Your Own Hidden Picture Puzzle, A Hidden-picture Puzzle Generator, Printable Hidden Pictures, or Highlights Kids Online Games.
In WHEN EVA HOLLERS, Bun-Bun, Eva's favorite lovie, is "hidden" on the pages. Can you find him? What is he doing on each page?
One of the most popular sources for hidden pictures for children is HIGHLIGHTS magazine. According to the magazine, hidden pictures promote attention to detail, increase vocabulary, instill good work habits, develop self-confidence, and improve visual perception. To learn more about the hidden benefits of hidden pictures, click here.
Highlights Magazine is a wonderful source for hidden picture activities and so much more. Spruce Crafts has a nice supply of free, printable hidden picture puzzles for kids.
It is easy to make your own hidden pictures. First, pick a theme for your hidden picture puzzle and then create a background. For example, maybe you want your scene to be a dog park with dogs, benches, trees, fences, and maybe even a squirrel or two. Next, decide what you want to "hide" in the picture, like a ball or an ice cream cone. After you have named your objects and drawn them place them in the picture. For example, you may put an oval shaped ball in the leaves of a trees since leaves and the ball will be oval but the ball won't be leaf-colored. Start simple and add more to the puzzle. Here are some links to help you get started: How to Make Your Own Hidden Picture Puzzle, A Hidden-picture Puzzle Generator, Printable Hidden Pictures, or Highlights Kids Online Games.
In WHEN EVA HOLLERS, Bun-Bun, Eva's favorite lovie, is "hidden" on the pages. Can you find him? What is he doing on each page?