Parents can make use of the Internet and a computer and use an interactive hidden picture puzzle. Online websites, such as Highlights Kids website, have interactive hidden picture puzzles. The child clicks on the hidden objects when they see them and then the object shows an animation.
Printable hidden pictures are printed using a computer, Internet and a printer. The child can then color the image and look for the hidden pictures in the printed object. There are hidden picture printable options for any child's interest, hobby or age.
The color by number hidden pictures have the children work on coloring an image using a color key and the coloring in the shapes, boxes or items in the color. As the child colors, a hidden picture is revealed. This allows the child to watch as the image grows and becomes a picture from small shapes or boxes.
There are coloring books with hidden picture coloring activities available for children. These books usually have a central theme, such as fairy tales or ocean animals, and several hidden pictures coloring pages and images. Children can spend time coloring their favorite princess or marine animal while also looking for small items throughout the book.