Word search for kids
Eight-by-eight grids with six short, familiar words that run across and down.
8 by 8, six short words, across and down. Drag across a word, or tap its first and last letter.
Find these words
- FROG
- MONKEY
- OWL
- RABBIT
- TURTLE
- WOLF
About these puzzles
Eight-by-eight grids with six short, familiar words that run across and down. Each puzzle comes from a theme kids already know, like animals, seasons and holidays.
A good way to use them
Have the child read each word out loud, then trace it with a finger before circling. It turns the puzzle into spelling practice.
Print a word search for kids
One US Letter page per puzzle, with the answer key and word list on page 2.
SEEK: word search with a hidden word
Find the listed words. The leftover letters spell a hidden word. 4 min.
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Questions
Are these word search for kids puzzles free to print?
Yes. Each puzzle has a PDF with the answer key on page 2. Print as many as you need.
What age is this for?
Ages 6 to 9. Younger children can try it with help, and older kids may prefer the medium or hard levels.
Can a teacher print these for a class?
Yes. Print as many as you like for a class, a home or a library.
Can I get a different word search for kids puzzle?
Pick another theme from the menu, or press New puzzle to build a fresh grid from the same words.