A Snowman Day
A Snowman Day: find 5 differences in two pictures, then color. Free printable activity for ages 4–7 with instructions and answers.
- 👶 Age
- Ages 4–7
- ⭐ Difficulty
- Medium
- ⏱️ Time
- 10–20 minutes
- 🕵️ Collection
- Spot the Difference & Color
- 🎯 Theme
- A Snowman Day
About this activity
A snowman wears a tall hat and a long scarf. Compare the winter sky, the snowman’s clothes and its nearby visitor to find five differences before adding your favorite winter colors.
Skills this page builds
- Visual comparisonMatch the same part of the scene in both pictures before moving on.
- Spatial languageExplain where a change appears using above, below, left and right.
- Pencil controlCircle a small detail and color within the outlines at your own pace.
How to do this activity
- Print or save the sheet. There are 5 differences to find between the left and right pictures.
- Compare matching areas from top to bottom. Look for missing objects, different shapes or changed numbers.
- Circle each difference in one picture. Count each changed detail once, even if you mark both pictures.
- Check the answers below together, then color the pictures however you like.
- Invent one extra difference: draw a small new detail in just one picture and challenge someone to find it.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Count the buttons from top to bottom, then compare the scarf separately. Point to the same side of the snowman in each picture.
- Take turns describing clues without pointing straight at the answer. There is no time limit; pointing is enough for a child who cannot yet write.
- What name would suit your snowman?
Frequently asked questions
Should we color before or after finding the differences?
Compare the uncolored pictures first so that your own colors do not create extra differences. Color freely after the search.
Does circling the same detail in both pictures count twice?
No. Each changed detail counts once. This sheet has 5 differences; the openable answer list describes all of them.
Answers for parents and teachers
- The sun at the upper right is missing in the right picture.
- The snowman has three buttons on the left and two on the right.
- The scarf decoration is a circle on the left and a star on the right.
- The bird at the bottom left is missing in the right picture.
- The branch arm on the viewer’s right is missing in the right picture.