Printable Word Searches for Kids
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These word searches for kids are all free for you to print and hand over to your kids or students. The kids will have a great time hunting for the hidden words and you’ll love that you know they’re increasing their problem solving and vocabulary skills.
There’s a lot of word searches for kids below and you can find more holiday word searches, math word searches, and online word search games for kids that are great for kids.
You can also make word searches for kids so you can cover the exact topic or use just the right words you want them to work on.
Easy Word Searches for Kids
These word searches are on the easy side and great for preschoolers to third-graders. There are up to 10 hidden words in these puzzles.
- Easy Farm Word Search: There are 5 hidden farm animals in this very easy word search puzzle.
- Easy Dinosaur Word Search: You’ll need to find 5 hidden words having to do with dinosaurs in this word search.
- Easy Word Search Puzzle: You’ll need to find 6 hidden words to solve this word search puzzle.
- Moon Word Search: Find 6 hidden words having to do with the moon in this sleepy word search puzzle.
- Color Word Search: There are 8 hidden colors in this colorful word search puzzle.
- Find the Hidden Words: There are 8 hidden animal names in this free, printable word search.
- Easy Summer Word Search: Find 8 words having to do with summer in this free puzzle for kids.
- Colors Word Search: There are 9 colors that your kiddo will need to find in this easy word search for kids.
- Summer «In the Sky» Word Search: There are 9 different words hidden in this puzzle.
- Sight Word Word Searches: There are three different puzzles each, each with 10 hidden sight words that you’ll need to find to solve the puzzle.
- Zoo Animals Word Search: Find 10 zoo animals in this word search puzzle. There are little pictures of the animals included as well for the kids to color. How fun!
Medium Word Searches for Kids
These word searches for kids are medium-level with 11–20 hidden words in the puzzles. Kids in grades 4–5 do great with them.
- Forest Animals: You’ll need to find 11 forest animals in this fun word search puzzle that’s free to download and print.
- Disney Princess Word Search: A princess word search for kids where they’ll need to find the 12 Disney princesses.
- Months of the Year Word Search: Find all 12 months of the year to solve this printable word search puzzle for kids.
- Seven Continents and Oceans Word Search: There are 12 hidden words in this puzzle that also asks students to label each continent and ocean.
- Ocean Word Search: Find 12 hidden words that all have to do with the ocean and the animals within.
- End-of-the-Year Word Search: You’ll need to find 13 hidden words to solve this fun word search puzzle all about the end of the school year.
- Ice Cream Flavors Word Search: There are 14 words to find in this online word search for kids.
- Months Word Search: Find all 14 calendar words inside this puzzle or try the Days of the Week puzzle.
- Circus Word Search: Complete this word search by finding all 15 words.
- Autumn Word Search: This puzzle changes each time you visit the site so the words are never the same Look for 15 words relating to autumn in this challenging word search.
- New Testament Books: Improve memory and learn the New Testament books with this 17-word puzzle.
- Pet Word Search: Kids can find 18 words all about animals found in a pet store in this puzzle.
- Back to School Word Search: Find 20 words relating to heading back to school.
- Hershey Chocolates Word Search: Look for 20 popular Hershey chocolate candies to solve this word search puzzle.
- Parts of the Human Body Word Search: Kids will need to find 20 parts of the body to solve this puzzle.
- Birthday Parties Word Search: Celebrate birthdays with this 20-word puzzle.
Hard Word Searches for Kids
Below are some harder word searches for kids that have 21 hidden words or more in the puzzle. They’re great for kids in grades 6 and up.
- Clothing Word Search: Can you find all 24 clothing items in this printable word search for kids?
- Dessert Word Search Puzzle: You’ll need to find 24 hidden dessert words to solve this puzzle.
- Pirate Word Search: Find all 28 words and you’ll be able to talk like a real pirate.
- Boat Word Search: Help kids learn about different types of boats with this 30-word puzzle for printing or online play.
- Insects Word Search: A fun word search for kids with 33 hidden kinds of insects.
If you’re looking for a printable word search for kids, this is the place to find a collection of free printable puzzles with varying themes.
Back To School Word Searches
These back to school word search puzzles are a nice activity for the beginning of a school year.
There’s a word search for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders.
If you have an older elementary aged student, you can try this 5th grade back to school word search or this 6th grade puzzle.
Or, for kids ready for a challenge, you can print off this difficult back to school word search.
Weather Word Searches
Complete a weather unit with one of these weather word searches:
- easy weather word search for students around 1st or 2nd grade
- 5th grade weather word search
- 6th grade weather word search
Apple Word Searches
This apple word search printable is ideal for first graders. The letters of the puzzle are in the shape of an apple. There are 20 words to find.
And this easy apple word search has 12 hidden words. It’s perfect for 1st or 2nd graders.
Here’s another apple themed word search for grade 3. This puzzle has 17 third grade words.
Try one of these autumn themed word searches. There’s a fall puzzle for each level of difficulty: easy, medium or hard.
Winter Word Searches
A winter word search is a fun educational activity for kids to do on a cold winters day. Here are 6 winter word searches you can choose from:
- kindergarten winter word search
- 3rd grade winter word search
- 5th grade puzzle
- easy, medium & hard level winter themed word searches
Spring Word Searches
Celebrate spring in the classroom with a spring themed puzzle. Here is an easy spring word search for 1st grade.
For younger children you can try this kindergarten spring word search.
Teachers can even send a spring break word search home for kids to work on during their week off.
And for elementary aged kids that can handle a bigger challenge, try this difficult spring word search.
Earth Day Word Searches
Here’s an easy Earth Day word search best for 1st or 2nd graders.
And if you need something more challenging, then try this Earth Day word search for 6th grade.
I created all kinds of Earth Day activities including this save the planet Earth word search puzzle. It has 35 Earth Day words and once completed will reveal a hidden message.
Summer Word Searches
Summer word searches can be a relaxing past time for kids in the summer months.
Here are 3 summer word search puzzles with spelling words from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade respectively.
And if your child can handle a little bit more of a challenge, try this summer holidays word search that has 35 hidden summer words.
If you’re going camping as a family, you can bring along this difficult camping word search, or this campfire camping word search.
French Word Search
Here is a french body parts word search. Kids can work on their french vocabulary by searching for the french words for various body parts.
I will be making many more french word searches in the future.
Word Searches by Grade Level
Here is a list of the printable word searches by grade level:
Kindergarten Word Search
- Fall Word Search
- Winter Word Search
- Family Word Search
- Spring Word Search
- Camping Word Search
1st Grade Word Search
- Apple Word Search
- Spring Word Search
- Earth Day Word Search
2nd Grade Word Search
- Back to School Word Search
- ER, IR & OR R Controlled Vowels Word Search
- Long E Sound Word Search
- Long I Sound Word Search
- Math Word Search
- Number Word Search 1-10
- Hard C Soft C Word Search
- Apple Word Search
- AR & UR Bossy R Word Search
- Letter Writing Themed Word Search
- Colours Word Search (2 versions: colour & color)
- Weather Word Search
- Farm Word Search
- Summer Word Search
3rd Grade Word Search
- Back to School Word Search
- Dogs Word Search
- Number Word Search 11-20
- Apple Word Search
- Winter Word Search
- Gardening Word Search
- Baseball Word Search
- Summer Word Search
4th Grade Word Search
- Back to School Word Search
- Mail & Letters Word Search
- Pizza Word Search
- Flowers & Insects Word Search
- Summer Word Search
5th Grade Word Search
- Back to School Word Search
- Winter Word Search
- Weather Word Search
- Water Cycle Word Search
- Fruit Word Search
- Vacation Word Search
6th Grade Word Search
- Back to School Word Search
- Earth Day Word Search
- Weather Word Search
Educational Benefits of Word Searches
I find word searches especially useful for helping students learn spelling words. It is also beneficial for improving a child’s reading and vocabulary skills.
Spelling
Spelling is worked on, as the whole idea of the puzzle is to focus on finding the letters that make up each word.
They will be looking at the letters that make up a word, possibly repeating the letters to themselves as they search for a word, and further reinforcing the words spellings when they find the letters in the puzzle.
Vocabulary
Another benefit of word searches for kids, is it helps them improve their vocabulary skills.
As word search puzzles usually are based on a theme, the words of the puzzle usually relate to that theme.
Sometimes they will be introduced to a word or words they aren’t familiar with. For example, the 5th grade winter themed word search has the word “solstice”. Looking up the definition of any word or words they don’t know, well help increase their vocabulary.
Reading
A smaller benefit of a word search for kids is working on reading skills. Children usually begin a word search by reading a word. If a child doesn’t know how to read the word, they’re going to try to sound it out, or even ask someone how to say the word.
Think of a word search as a way to master the reading of words of a theme. So after completing a 1st grade apple word search, kids will be able to read more fluently any children’s books about apples.
So choose any word search for kids above. They are all free and printable. Answers almost always accompany its puzzle.
Find the words to complete Spongebob’s mystery
This game is a word search for Scooby Doo characters, monsters and history. Kids of all ages should enjoy this one.
This is a pokemon word search…
The best Looney Tunes characters are scrambled within this puzzle, can you find them all.
Find all the characters related to Alvin & the Chipmunks! The words may appear horizontal, diagonal, backwards, or forwards. GOOD LUCK!!!!
Popular with kids and adults alike, this animated cartoon gets the word search treatment.
A word search game on the story of Tom and Jerry, where a mouse and cat try to outwit each other.
This puzzle covers the 1992 Disney version of Aladdin and includes all the popular characters.
A word search puzzle on the lovable bear Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.
Find all of the hidden characters from the movie Despicable Me!
Can you find all of the various SpongeBob characters, which are hidden in the game.
Find all of the hidden words associated with the children’s cartoon, Peppa Pig
If you’re a brony like me, then you’ll love this puzzle. Find all the My little pony words hidden within this game grid.
Naruto Words
Word search puzzle on the characters of the anime television series Dragon Ball Z
A word search for the catoon series Teen Titans
A word search on the Disney show. Dipper and Mabel Pines are twins visiting their Great Uncle Stan, the owner of the Mystery Shack and local town shyster, in the seemingly simple and strange town of Gravity Falls, Oregon.
A collection of Roald Dahl’s most loved characters are all hidden in this word search grid.
Word search on the hugely popular Disney animated show, Phineas and Ferb
A word puzzle on characters and objects found withing the world of Sonic The Hedgehog.
Word search game from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show.
This one’s for the kids and probably some men too. Find all the words relating to Bob the Builder.
Kid’s Puzzle covering the hit animated show, The Powerpuff Girls
Jump in with the Autobots and Decepticons, of hit children’s show, The Transformers.
A word search game on all things Avatar, Nickelodeon’s popular animated show.
Words from the childrens television show
Solve the game by finding all of the words which relate to the children’s adventurer, Dora The Explorer
Solve the game by finding all of the words which relate to the Dreamworks animated movie, Madagascar
A word search for kids on the cartoon about Timmy Turner and his Fairy Odd Parents
A word search based off of the t.v show Henry Danger.
Word search on the movie, Hotel Transylvania 2, where humans and monsters stay.
Find all of the words hidden in the letter grid which relate to the cartoon Hey Arnold
All my favourite characters from Thomas The Tank Engine and friends
Find all the aliens hidden in the puzzle
A word search game on the childrens show, Winx Club
Find all of the words hidden in the letter grid which relate to the children’s television show, Curious George
Once again the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls wordsearch
Try and find all of the words in the game which are connected with the childrens television show, The Wiggles
A word search game on the animated television series Steven Unvierse
Characters from TNMT past and present
Down in Fraggle Rock!
A kids show on Disney
Try and find all of the words in the game which are connected with the Playhouse Disney show, Little Einsteins
A word search puzzle all about the kids animated movie, My Little Pony: Equestria Girls — Rainbow Rocks
Find all of the hidden words connected with the Doc McStuffins series about a girl who can «fix» toys, with help from her parents and her toy friends.
A word search game with characters and plots from the television show, Totally Spies!
Try and find all of the words in the game which are connected with the movie Phineous and Ferb
To solve the word search puzzle you must find all of the words which relate to Young Justice
Vocabulary worksheet for the book
Television Show
To solve the word search puzzle you must find all of the words which relate to The Thunderbirds
Here is a word search game on everything ParaNorman!
Word search on the children’s series, Moshi Monsters
From the cartoon: The amazing world of gumball!
Different Backugan characters are scrambled in this game
A word search puzzle all about the children’s tv show, Paw Patrol
A great adventure in adventure bay Ryder and his pups will save the day
Cast, characters and themes from the series «Adventure Time Characters» are hidden in this word search puzzle. Try to find them all as fast as you can.
The Bubble Guppies are at a party for Carmen! This is one of her favorite TV shows. She loves to dance and clap her hands and sing along with her Bubble Guppy friends. Now help us find the guppies and the other fun words hidden in this search!
Dedicated to the greatest 80’s cartoon of all-time!!!
Puzzle Creator: (example: Mrs. Jones)
Enter your word list in the box below.
- Use a comma or press enter between words.
- Minimum word length: 3 letters
- Maximum word length: 16 letters
- Recommended number of words: 20
Level — Intermediate
· 18 x 12 grid
· Words hidden across, down, and diagonally
· No backwards words
· Medium font size
· Recommended for grades 2 — 4
Please note:
- There may be a limit to the number and lengths of words hidden. If you have too many words or your words are too long, they may be left out of the puzzle. Please check your puzzle carefully to make sure all of your words are there.
- Our word search generator uses a basic word filter to prevent the accidental, random creation of offensive words. When you create your puzzle, please check it over it carefully to be sure unintended words were not added by our random letter generator.
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Sample Word Search Puzzle Generator Images
Below are two examples of beginner and intermediate Word Searches! The Word Search Maker creates the puzzle page as well as a solution page.
Help Your Child Build An Impressive Vocabulary With These Amazing Word Search Puzzles For Kids
Sometimes monotonous learning activities can exhaust children. Therefore, they need interactive and innovative activities to teach communication in an effective way. To enhance their vocabulary, words form the basic foundation for learning the English language. A strong vocabulary helps children to read, write and communicate uninterrupted. If you’re looking for alternatives to learning words, word search puzzles for kids are the way to go.
Looking for a way to get your kids to learn new words? Word search puzzles for kids are a great way to get your little ones to learn new words in a fun manner. It not only helps in learning new words but these free word search puzzles for kids also have a lot of benefits. One of the greatest benefits of word search puzzles for kids is that it improves the child’s thinking skills and problem-solving skills. Additionally, it also helps boost their speed of processing information.
Free Printable Word Search Puzzles For Kids:
Word Search Puzzles For Kids – Find The Colors:
Word Search Puzzles For Kids – Find The City Names:
Word Search Puzzles For Kids – Find The Names Of Fruits:
Printable word search puzzles for kids get them thinking about how the words interact with each other on the grid. This helps them to analyze the grid to find the words and decode the puzzle. Additionally, it helps them to think outside the box while expanding their vocabulary. This improves their logical and strategic thinking skills which are crucial for kids learning. As they look at the puzzle and try to solve it, there is increase in focus and concentrate on finding all the words. This improves their concentration and along their memory power. But the most important skill that they learn with these puzzles is patience and persistence.
Looking for some word search puzzles to boost your child’s word skills? Here is a list of amazing printable word search puzzles for kids on a variety of themes and topics.
- First Grade Word Search
- Third Grade Word Search
- Christmas Word Search Puzzles
Grade-Wise Word Search Puzzles: Check Osmo for age-wise word search puzzles for kids. Word search puzzles are a great way to instil a love of word learning in little children. Not only does it help them to strengthen their vocabulary, but it also improves their spelling skills too. With each grade level, kids learn more words. Help your child remember these words using fun word search puzzles for kids.
Holiday Word Search Puzzles For Kids: Holidays are times of great food and fun with family and friends. But in all the fun, kids often forget all that they’ve learnt. Holiday word search puzzles for kids like Easter puzzles and Christmas word search puzzles are wonderful tools to keep your child occupied. Additionally, solving these puzzles also keeps their learning on track during the holiday season.
Word Search Puzzle Games From Osmo
Word search puzzles for kids expand their vocabulary and fuels their drive to learn. Osmo has a wide variety of fun games that can boost your child’s vocabulary.
- Genius Words – Digital – Physical Word Search Puzzles For Kids: If you’re looking for digital-physical word search puzzles for kids, you’ve come to the right place. Osmo’s Genius Words game lets your child use tangible tiles to solve word puzzles on the screen using clues and hints.
- Lettertopia: In this fun-filled game, you’re a bee who needs to make your way past wasps to collect honey for your hive. And the only way to do this is to build words!
- Little Genius Sticks And Rings (ABCs And Squiggle Magic): Here’s a game that teaches your kids the basics of the English alphabet. As they use the sticks & rings to create letters, they learn phonics, sentence construction, and so much more. Don’t worry, Mo the friendly Monster is there to help them with constant feedback and encouragement!
Benefits Of Solving Free Word Search Puzzles For Kids
Here is how solving word search puzzles help in your child’s early learning and development.
- Improves Spelling and Vocabulary: It might look like an entertaining activity, but it’s so much more than just a game! Solving puzzles improves your child’s vocabulary and spelling skills in the most fun way possible. Osmo’s Words game is one such digital-physical game that introduces children to new words through hands-on play.
- Stress buster: We are all prone to stress. Kids too might have a thousand questions that seem to have no answer and perplexes them. This might make them feel anxious from time to time. And because they’re still young, they might not know how to process their emotions.
- Pattern Recognition: When kids solve puzzles, they’re learning to recognize patterns. And when they recognize patterns, it helps them make logical connections and predict what comes next. This skill comes in handy and helps them perform better in math! Additionally, it improves their strategizing and logical reasoning skills too.
- Develops Focus And Improves Concentration: Solving word search puzzles takes a lot of skill and focus. Additionally, there’s no way to cheat, so they have to concentrate to find the words in the gridlines. This also teaches them to be more patient and persist until they reach their goal. The more they focus, the more they observe and find ways to problem-solve!
- Cooperative Play and Socialization: When a group of children works together to solve puzzles, they learn cooperation and teamwork. They discuss strategies to solve the puzzle and learn to socialise with one another.
- Improves Self-Esteem: As kids finish solving a puzzle, it fills them with a sense of accomplishment for achieving their goal. This fills them with pride and contributes to boosting their self-esteem.
- Develops Problem-Solving Skills: Identifying patterns and solving puzzles improves kids’ problem-solving skills in creative ways! They need to hunt for words horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. This develops their observation and critical thinking skills and helps them think out of the box. Check out problem solving for kids to help your child improve their problem-solving skills.
- Reduced Screen Time: Kids these days are mostly glued to their computers, tablets, laptops and other electronic devices. This can be harmful to them and hamper their learning too. Word search puzzles for kids are a great way to help kids reduce their screen time and engage in fun learning activities.
Easy word search puzzles for kids can distract them from their source of worry and redirect their excess energy in a productive way. As they solve these puzzles and improve their vocabulary, they’re also learning problem-solving skills!
Osmo’s Pizza Co. game is one such game that encourages kids to work together to run their own pizza shop and make profits!
So, include some word search puzzles in your kid’s vocabulary lessons to sharpen their word skills and brain.
Frequently Asked Questions on Word Search Puzzles for Kids
What Are Word Search Puzzles For Kids?
Word search puzzles for kids are a kind of brainstorming activity for them. These puzzles have some random letters written on them and a hidden word too. Hence, it is the kids job to identify the hidden letters and form some meaningful words. These puzzles are fun when a group of kids are involved.
Can the word search puzzles for kids be given to preschoolers?
Yes, word search puzzles for kids can be given to preschoolers. These puzzles are beneficial for them as they keep them busy and are a great tool of exercise for the little minds. But, when you give these word search puzzles to a preschooler, make sure to give them hints and a set of simple words.
What Are Some Fun Categories Of Word Search Puzzles For Kids?
Here are a few fun categories of word search puzzles for kids, namely, the name of the countries, name of the fruits, name of the animals, name of flowers, name of their favorite comic characters, name of their favorite cartoon characters, name of the family members and many more exciting categories.