Free puzzles for kids
Word searches, picture puzzles and chess, with easy levels and printable sheets. Try a kids word search below.
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An easy word search. Words run across and down.
8 by 8, six short words. Drag across a word, or tap its first and last letter.
Find these words
- GOAT
- MOUSE
- OWL
- PARROT
- RABBIT
- TURTLE
A small picture puzzle. Fill squares from the number clues.
Tap or drag to fill. Cross out squares you know are empty. A clue fades when its row or column is right.
Chess: find checkmate in one move.
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SEEK
Find the listed words. The leftover letters spell a hidden word. 4 min.
GRIDS
Use the number clues to fill in the grid and reveal a picture. 5 min.
Cats vs Dogs Chess
Chess with 3D cats and dogs. Play the computer or a friend. About 10 min.
HATCH
Drag across letters to spell words and crack the egg. Hatch a creature for your book. 5 min.
TOWER
Change one letter at a time to climb from the start word to the goal word. 2 min.
Bloom Chain
Tap a flower group and chain matches into a bouquet. 2 min.
Ideas by age
- Ages 5 to 7: easy word searches, 5x5 nonograms and learning how chess pieces move.
- Ages 8 to 10: word searches, the daily TOWER and 7x7 nonograms.
- Ages 11 and up: harder word searches, chess puzzles and the word unscrambler for stuck moments.
For teachers and parents
Every printable has an answer key. The word search maker turns a spelling list into a puzzle in a minute.
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Questions
What puzzles are good for kids?
Easy word searches, small picture puzzles and simple word games. Chess is also great once they know how the pieces move.
Are the games safe for kids?
There is no sign-up, no chat and no account. Games run in the browser.
Can I print puzzles for a classroom?
Yes. Print as many as you need.