38 Puzzles Train You to See Like Sherlock

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This lesson is a fun challenge designed to test and improve your observation skills through a series of engaging picture-based tasks. Participants earn points by identifying various discrepancies and hidden elements in the images, with a scoring system that encourages continued practice and improvement in attention to detail. At the end of the challenge, results are provided to help gauge observation abilities, motivating learners to enhance their skills further.
  1. What are some things you learned about paying attention to details in pictures?
  2. How did finding the odd things in the pictures help you improve your observation skills?
  3. Can you think of a time when being observant helped you in real life?

Test Your Observation Skills: A Fun Challenge!

Are you ready to see how sharp your eyes are? This fun challenge will test your observation skills with different pictures. Each correct answer earns you one point, and you’ll find out how well you did at the end. Let’s get started!

1. What’s Wrong with the Clock?

In the first picture, the numbers on the clock are mixed up. Eleven comes before nine. Did you catch that?

2. Spot the Odd House

Look closely at the houses. One of them has a little red window. Can you find it?

3. The Strange Sand Pail

Something’s not right with the sand pail. Its shape is a bit strange. Did you notice?

4. Count the Dolphins

How many dolphins can you see in the picture? There are seventeen of them hiding!

5. Hidden Words

Can you find three hidden words in the picture? They are “cloud,” “storm,” and “damp.”

6. The Upside-Down Thermometer

In this picture, the thermometer is wrong. “Minimum” should be at the bottom, and “maximum” at the top.

7. Find the Hidden Deer

There’s a deer hiding in the picture. Look behind the tree to spot it!

8. Same Color Squares?

Are the two squares the same color? Yes, they are! Cover the line with your finger to see it clearly.

9. Winter Butterflies?

Something’s wrong here. Butterflies don’t fly in the winter!

10. The Unlucky Clover

One of these clovers is different. It only has three leaves. Can you find it?

11. Stone Age Pacifiers?

Something seems off in this picture. Pacifiers didn’t exist in the Stone Age!

12. The Creepy Tree

One of these trees is creepier than the rest. There’s something wrong with its eye!

13. The Clock Tower

The clock on the tower shows two o’clock, but sunsets don’t usually happen at this time.

14. The Different Dog

One of the dogs is different. It’s the one with its mouth closed.

15. Swimming Pigeons?

Something’s off here. Pigeons don’t normally swim among ducks!

16. The Spooky Picture

There’s a snake in a jar of pickles. That’s pretty spooky!

17. The Odd Penguins

Which penguin is different? Actually, two penguins are different from the rest.

18. More Hidden Words

Can you find the hidden words “frost,” “ice,” and “snow” in the picture?

19. The Odd Apple

One apple is different. The worm inside doesn’t look like the others.

20. The Odd Light Bulb

Try to find the odd light bulb. It’s not easy!

21. The Calendar Mix-Up

The calendar says it’s 2018, but the computer screen shows 2017. Did you notice?

22. Odd Footprints

Can you see the odd footprints? It looks like someone switched their shoes quickly!

23. The Bizarre Detail

There’s something strange in this picture. Someone must have been in a hurry this morning!

24. The Odd Kitty

These kitties are cute, but one is different. It’s the one at the bottom.

25. Upside-Down Prices

Look at the picture. Some prices are upside down. Did you catch that?

26. More Hidden Words

Find the words “learn,” “write,” and “test” hidden in the picture.

27. The Girl in Red

It’s raining heavily, but the girl in red doesn’t have an umbrella. What’s wrong here?

28. The Dangerous Slide

The kids look happy, but if the little guy slides down, he’ll crash into the fence!

29. Four Errors

Can you find four errors in this picture? There’s fishing at the skating rink, cycling there, a woman who is actually a cat, and someone wearing roller skates instead of ice skates!

30. The Strange Ingredient

Does this picture seem okay? A banana is a strange ingredient for stew!

31. The Odd Image

Can you find the odd image? It’s the “m” among all those “w’s.”

32. The Wrong Planet

What’s wrong in this picture? Earth is in the sky, so what planet is this?

33. Missing Basketball Equipment

Something’s missing in this picture. There’s no hoop or net for playing basketball!

34. Strawberry Bushes?

It’s strawberry harvest time, but strawberries don’t grow on bushes!

35. The Mirror Selfie

A girl plus a phone plus a mirror equals a mirror selfie, but the reflection is all wrong.

36. The Odd Image Again

Can you find the odd image? It’s the only person wearing a dress.

37. The Swing Problem

Something’s wrong with the swing. If it was attached this way, the girl would fall over!

38. The Narrow Dock

What’s wrong in this picture? The dock entrance is too narrow for the ship to pass through.

Your Results

Now, let’s see how well you did!

  • If you scored 0 to 12 points, keep practicing your observation skills, and you’ll get better!
  • If you scored 13 to 28 points, you have a quick eye. With more practice, you’ll become a pro!
  • If you scored 29 to 38 points, you’re as attentive as Sherlock Holmes! You can spot the tiniest details with ease.

Great job on completing the challenge! Keep practicing, and you’ll become an observation expert in no time!

  • What was your favorite picture from the challenge, and why did you like it? Can you think of a time when you noticed something unusual or funny in real life?
  • Did you find any of the hidden words or objects in the pictures? How did you feel when you found them? Have you ever played a game where you had to find hidden things before?
  • Imagine you could create your own observation challenge. What kind of funny or tricky things would you hide in your pictures for others to find?
  1. Observation Walk: Take a walk around your neighborhood or a nearby park with a family member or friend. Bring a notebook and pencil. Try to spot things that seem out of place or unusual, just like in the challenge. Write down or draw what you find. Discuss with your partner why these things stood out to you. Did you notice something others might miss?

  2. Create Your Own Puzzle: Draw a picture with hidden elements or small mistakes, similar to the ones in the challenge. Share it with a classmate or family member and see if they can spot the differences or hidden items. This activity will help you understand how observation puzzles are created and improve your attention to detail.

  3. Everyday Detective: At home, choose a room and look around carefully. Close your eyes and have someone change a few small things, like moving a book or turning a picture frame. Open your eyes and try to spot what has changed. This game will help you practice noticing details in your everyday environment.

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