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Spot the Difference Printable

Three free sheets – easy, classic and Christmas – with an answer key. Print them or save as PDF.

Sheet 1 · Easy (ages 4+)

In each grid, one picture is different from all the others. Circle it! Name: ____________

Puzzle 1 · 3×3 · star
Puzzle 2 · 3×3 · flower
Puzzle 3 · 4×4 · duck
Puzzle 4 · 4×4 · duck

Answer key

  1. Puzzle 1: row 3, column 2 (5 pixels changed)
  2. Puzzle 2: row 2, column 2 (5 pixels changed)
  3. Puzzle 3: row 3, column 1 (5 pixels changed)
  4. Puzzle 4: row 4, column 2 (5 pixels changed)

Sheet 2 · Classic

In each grid, one picture is different from all the others. Circle it! Name: ____________

Puzzle 1 · 5×5 · heart
Puzzle 2 · 5×5 · house
Puzzle 3 · 6×6 · house
Puzzle 4 · 6×6 · star

Answer key

  1. Puzzle 1: row 3, column 4 (2 pixels changed)
  2. Puzzle 2: row 3, column 3 (2 pixels changed)
  3. Puzzle 3: row 2, column 3 (2 pixels changed)
  4. Puzzle 4: row 1, column 1 (2 pixels changed)

Sheet 3 · Christmas

In each grid, one picture is different from all the others. Circle it! Name: ____________

Puzzle 1 · 4×4 · bell
Puzzle 2 · 4×4 · gift box
Puzzle 3 · 5×5 · gift box
Puzzle 4 · 5×5 · stocking

Answer key

  1. Puzzle 1: row 3, column 4 (3 pixels changed)
  2. Puzzle 2: row 1, column 1 (3 pixels changed)
  3. Puzzle 3: row 1, column 1 (3 pixels changed)
  4. Puzzle 4: row 2, column 5 (3 pixels changed)

Using the printable sheets

Every sheet has four grids that grow in size. In each grid one picture differs from the rest by a few pixels – a colour that changed or a dot that went missing. Ask players to circle the odd picture and write how long it took.

Prefer playing on screen? The online spot the difference puzzles race you against an AI, and the kids version uses the same big 3×3 grids as Sheet 1.

Frequently asked questions

How do I print these puzzles?

Tap Print puzzles (or use your browser's print menu). Each sheet starts on a new page; choose Save as PDF to keep a copy.

Where are the answers?

Each sheet ends with an answer key giving the row and column of the odd picture.

Can I use them in a classroom?

Yes. The sheets are free for personal and classroom use.