Spot The Difference Back to School Activity – Back to School Find the Difference Game

The Spot The Difference Back to School Activity is an exciting way to sharpen focus and visual thinking for students in Kindergarten (K), 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade. Ideal for Elementary School students across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, this printable game offers a fun break from routine learning. Each page features two similar school-themed pictures—packed with hidden differences. Children compare the two images and find what’s changed, like a pencil missing, a color swap, or a book added. Younger students in Kindergarten (K) and 1st Grade can enjoy circling differences with help, while older learners in 4th Grade and 5th Grade can turn it into a challenge by racing a friend or using a timer. This activity promotes fine motor skills, observation, and critical thinking, all while keeping kids entertained. It’s also a fantastic icebreaker or early finisher task during the first week of school. Kids can write down what they spot and even make their own difference drawings for classmates to solve. Encourage teamwork, friendly competition, and focused attention in this easy-to-use, engaging resource.

Usage:
Perfect for back-to-school morning work, fun classroom warmups, rainy-day games, or brain break stations.

Activity:
Compare school-themed pictures and find hidden differences.

Tools Needed:

• Pencil
• Marker

Page Size:
8.5″x11″ (Letter Size)

User Instruction:
Pick a page and compare the two pictures. Use a pencil to circle the differences you find. Try covering one picture at a time for better focus. Use a timer to add a challenge or race a friend. Count and write the differences when finished.