Word search for kids online

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.

Word Search Maker

Word Search Maker Solution

Word Search Puzzle Generator

Word Search Puzzle Generator Solution

  • Spongebob SquarePants

    Find the words to complete Spongebob’s mystery

  • Scooby Doo

    This game is a word search for Scooby Doo characters, monsters and history. Kids of all ages should enjoy this one.

  • Pokemon

    This is a pokemon word search…

  • Looney Tunes Characters

    The best Looney Tunes characters are scrambled within this puzzle, can you find them all.

  • Alvin and the Chipmunks

    Find all the characters related to Alvin & the Chipmunks! The words may appear horizontal, diagonal, backwards, or forwards. GOOD LUCK!!!!

  • Rugrats

    Popular with kids and adults alike, this animated cartoon gets the word search treatment.

  • Tom and Jerry

    A word search game on the story of Tom and Jerry, where a mouse and cat try to outwit each other.

  • Aladdin

    This puzzle covers the 1992 Disney version of Aladdin and includes all the popular characters.

  • Winnie The Pooh

    A word search puzzle on the lovable bear Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.

  • Despicable Me Characters

    Find all of the hidden characters from the movie Despicable Me!

  • Spongebob Characters

    Can you find all of the various SpongeBob characters, which are hidden in the game.

  • Peppa Pig

    Find all of the hidden words associated with the children’s cartoon, Peppa Pig

  • My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

    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

    Naruto Words

  • Dragon Ball Z

    Word search puzzle on the characters of the anime television series Dragon Ball Z

  • Teen Titans

    A word search for the catoon series Teen Titans

  • Gravity Falls

    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.

  • Roald Dahl Characters

    A collection of Roald Dahl’s most loved characters are all hidden in this word search grid.

  • Phineas and Ferb

    Word search on the hugely popular Disney animated show, Phineas and Ferb

  • Sonic The Hedgehog

    A word puzzle on characters and objects found withing the world of Sonic The Hedgehog.

  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

    Word search game from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles show.

  • Bob the Builder

    This one’s for the kids and probably some men too. Find all the words relating to Bob the Builder.

  • The Powerpuff Girls

    Kid’s Puzzle covering the hit animated show, The Powerpuff Girls

  • Transformers Characters

    Jump in with the Autobots and Decepticons, of hit children’s show, The Transformers.

  • Avatar: The Last Airbender

    A word search game on all things Avatar, Nickelodeon’s popular animated show.

  • My Little Pony

    Words from the childrens television show

  • Dora The Explorer

    Solve the game by finding all of the words which relate to the children’s adventurer, Dora The Explorer

  • Madagascar

    Solve the game by finding all of the words which relate to the Dreamworks animated movie, Madagascar

  • The Fairly OddParents

    A word search for kids on the cartoon about Timmy Turner and his Fairy Odd Parents

  • Henry Danger

    A word search based off of the t.v show Henry Danger.

  • Hotel Transylvania 2

    Word search on the movie, Hotel Transylvania 2, where humans and monsters stay.

  • Hey Arnold

    Find all of the words hidden in the letter grid which relate to the cartoon Hey Arnold

  • Thomas The Tank Engine

    All my favourite characters from Thomas The Tank Engine and friends

  • Ben Ten

    Find all the aliens hidden in the puzzle

  • Winx Club

    A word search game on the childrens show, Winx Club

  • Curious George

    Find all of the words hidden in the letter grid which relate to the children’s television show, Curious George

  • Powerpuff Girls

    Once again the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls wordsearch

  • The Wiggles

    Try and find all of the words in the game which are connected with the childrens television show, The Wiggles

  • Steven Unvierse

    A word search game on the animated television series Steven Unvierse

  • Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles

    Characters from TNMT past and present

  • Fraggle Rock

    Down in Fraggle Rock!

  • Jake and the Never Land Pirates

    A kids show on Disney

  • Little Einsteins

    Try and find all of the words in the game which are connected with the Playhouse Disney show, Little Einsteins

  • Rainbow Rocks

    A word search puzzle all about the kids animated movie, My Little Pony: Equestria Girls — Rainbow Rocks

  • Doc McStuffins

    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.

  • Totally Spies!

    A word search game with characters and plots from the television show, Totally Spies!

  • Phineous and Ferb

    Try and find all of the words in the game which are connected with the movie Phineous and Ferb

  • Young Justice

    To solve the word search puzzle you must find all of the words which relate to Young Justice

  • A True Princess

    Vocabulary worksheet for the book

  • InuYasha

    Television Show

  • Thunderbirds

    To solve the word search puzzle you must find all of the words which relate to The Thunderbirds

  • ParaNorman

    Here is a word search game on everything ParaNorman!

  • Moshi Monsters

    Word search on the children’s series, Moshi Monsters

  • The Amazing World Of Gumball

    From the cartoon: The amazing world of gumball!

  • Backugan

    Different Backugan characters are scrambled in this game

  • Paw Patrol

    A word search puzzle all about the children’s tv show, Paw Patrol

  • Paw Patrol Words

    A great adventure in adventure bay Ryder and his pups will save the day

  • Adventure Time Characters

    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.

  • Bubble Guppies

    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!

  • Masters Of The Universe

    Dedicated to the greatest 80’s cartoon of all-time!!!

  • Action Verbs

    Action Verbs
    Play word search game online on Action Verbs.

    Action Verbs (-ing)

    Action Verbs ing
    Play word search game online on Action Verbs ending with ‘ing’.

    Animals on a farm

    Animals on a farm
    Play word search game online on Animals on the farm.

    Animals in the sea

    Animals in the sea
    Play word search game online on Animals in the sea.

    Wild Animals (Zoo Animals)

    Wild Animals Zoo Animals
    Play word search game online on Animals in the zoo. (animals in the wild)

    Fruits Interactive Word Search

    Fruits Interactive Word Search
    Play word search game online on fruits vocabulary.

    Bathroom Interactive Word Search

    Bathroom Interactive Word Search
    Play word search game online on bathroom vocabulary.

    Bedroom Interactive Word Search

    Bedroom Interactive Word Search
    Play word search game online on bedroom vocabulary.

    Body Parts Interactive Word Search

    Body Parts Interactive Word Search
    Play word search game online on body parts (anatomy) vocabulary.

    Christmas Interactive Word Search

    Christmas Interactive Word Search
    Play word search game online on Christmas vocabulary.

    Clothes Interactive Word Search

    Clothes Interactive Word Search
    Play word search game online on clothes vocabulary.

    Colors Interactive Word Search

    Colors Interactive Word Search
    Play word search game online on colors vocabulary.

    Countries Vocabulary1

    Countries Vocabulary1
    Play word search game online on Countries Vocabulary.

    Countries Vocabulary2

    Countries Vocabulary2
    Play word search game online on more Countries Vocabulary.

    Drinks vocabulary

    Drinks vocabulary
    Play word search game online on drinks Vocabulary.

    Food vocabulary

    Food Vocabulary
    Play word search game online on Food Vocabulary.

    Furniture vocabulary

    Furniture vocabulary
    Play word search game online on Furniture Vocabulary.

    Halloween Words

    Halloween Words
    Play word search game online on Halloween Words.

    Insects vocabulary

    Insects vocabulary
    Play word search game online on insects vocabulary.

    Jobs/Occupations

    Jobs Occupations
    Play word search game online on Jobs and Occupations.

    Kitchen Vocabulary

    Kitchen Vocabulary
    Play word search game online on Kitchen Vocabulary.

    Musical Instruments

    Musical Instruments
    Play word search game online on Musical Instruments.

    Nature Vocabulary

    Nature Vocabulary
    Play word search game online on Nature Vocabulary Vocabulary.

    Numbers 0 to 10

    Numbers 0 to 10
    Play word search game online on Numbers Spelling.

    School Supplies

    School Supplies
    Play word search game online on School Supplies Vocabulary.

    Shapes Vocabulary

    Shapes Vocabulary
    Play word search game online on Shapes Vocabulary.

    Sports Words

    Sports Words
    Play word search game online on Sports Vocabulary.

    Transportation Vocabulary

    Transportation Vocabulary
    Play word search game online on Transportation Vocabulary.

    Vegetables

    Vegetables
    Play word search game online on Vegetables.

    Weather Vocabulary

    Weather Vocabulary
    Play word search game online on Weather Vocabulary.

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      Word Search Maker for Kids

      Turtle Diary’s Free Word Search Generator allows you to create Free Printable Word Searches for kids. Whether you need a fun way to recognize sight words or practice spelling words, the Word Search puzzle Maker can be used to create either a free printable or a game your kids can play online and find the hidden words.

      Use your own word list or choose ‘spelling words’ or ‘sight words’ and a grade level for an age-appropriate list of suggestions from which you can pick and choose. For more advanced learners, the word searches can be customized for larger grid sizes, upper or lower case, and grade-appropriate levels of difficulty.

      You can even use synonyms or antonyms, or create your own clues to make the puzzle suit your needs. To use, first choose a title for your word search and add a description to explain exactly what you want your student to do. Then, from the next dropdowns, select your letter case (depending on age-level and letter recognition) and the size of the grid you prefer.

      The older the student, the larger the grid to increase the difficulty. If you need suggestions of words to find, you can use the suggestion box in the middle of the page to customize by grade level, type of clue, and category of word. Or, if you know what you want to use, simply type it in the numbered table below. After hitting create, you have the option to print your word search or play it online.

      Turtle Diary’s Free Word Search Creator allows you to create a fun way for your students to learn while increasing their word knowledge and recognition.

      How do I create my own word search?

      You can create your own word search for free on Turtle Diary using the Word Search Puzzle Generator. This word search maker for kids allows you to control all of the details, like grid size, title, case of letters, and can even use clues or synonyms and antonyms for more advanced learners. It even has an option to suggest words to use! When you’re finished entering details, all you have to do is push a button, and you have your own printable word search!

      Are there free word search printables?

      Yes! Turtle Diary offers a free word search maker with lots of customizable options that you can use for a variety of lessons. With this word search creator, you make your own printables with whatever words you choose or it can generate age-appropriate word choices. This gives you the flexibility to print a variety of different puzzles using whatever words your kids need to practice.

      Is the Word Search Creator free?

      Yes! It is absolutely free! It offers lots of customizable options for each creator so that you can create your own word search for kids using the words that they need to practice. When you’re finished entering the words or selecting your suggested words, you simply hit the ‘Create’ button and a free word search printable is made just for you!

      Can I play the word search online after creating it?

      Yes, you can play the word search online as soon as you hit the ‘create’ button or you can choose to print it out. There is a button that appears on the bottom of the screen of the word search maker for kids that allows you to play online as soon as you create your puzzle. This is a great option for kids who love to play online and need to practice their spelling or sight words.

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      Word Search

      Word Search is a fun vocabulary game that will test your student’s knowledge of English words. In this game you can play the 1 player version or 2 player version where teams battle to find the most words first before their time runs out.

      Level: Young learners (A2), teens and Adults (A2 – B1)There are two modes – “Classic” which takes words from all the different categories or categories. This can be played in 1 player or 2 player modes.  There are currently 9 different category of words (with more coming soon).

      Custom mode allows the teacher to create their own size and category for students. This is a great way to make games easier or more challenging.

      How to Play?

      1. Students can be put in teams or play against each other.
      2. Each student/team takes a turn to try and get a high score.
      3. The most words found is the winner.

      More Vocabulary Activities like Word Search

      Check out our other vocabulary activities for young learners, teens and adults!

      ESL Say It! – A simple no prep warmer/cooler or quick break for students. In this activity students have to say a word from a category that begins with a letter.

      ESL Wordle – based in the popular English word game but with 8 categories to make the game easier to be played by language learners

      ESL Guess Who – Practice describing people with this fun online game.

      MIXUP – A simple quick fire vocabulary game. How many words can you guess in 90 seconds?

      Word Wheel – Get class started with this fun vocabulary challenge. In this game students try and guess what the nine letter word is while also making words using the letters and the key letter. The team with the most words and points will win!

      Learn to tell the time – Practice reading the setting the time with this fun interactive game to practice telling the time.

      ESL Scattergories! – A classic quick thinking vocabulary where students need to think of vocabulary quickly to get the most words beginning with a letter.

      Scattagories for Kids! – Now play with young learner and lower level students in this simplified version of our classic game.

      Name 5! – Name 5! is a simple no prep vocabulary warmer. In this activity students need to say a number of words based on a range of topics. Can your students beat the clock!

      5 Seconds! – Students need to say 3 words from a random category in 5 seconds to score a point.

      Guess the Word – A fun game to practice reading, spelling and vocabulary. Students read the definition and try and guess what the word is. Ideal for A2 level students. 11 categories of words to practice with.

      2 Pictures 1 Compound – Can you guess the closed compounds nouns from the pictures? Practice guessing the compounds nouns with this fun interactive game.

      Interactive Board Games – Practice speaking, grammar and vocabulary with these interactive online board games. New board games added regularly.

      ESL Vocabulary Fortunes – An online game for teens and adults that is a great way to practice vocabulary on a large number of topics.

      Animal Vocabulary Games – Practice animals with these four interactive online games. These fun games are a great way to revise animal vocabulary with your students.

      Fruit and Vegetables – Practice vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation with this fun interactive word game.

      Animals – Practice animal vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation with this fun interactive game.

      Story Dice – Get your students making and telling stories with this fun online story tool.

      ESL Countdown – Practice vocabulary and spelling with countdown.

      Anagram Word Game – A simple word game. Suitable for teens and adults with an intermediate and above level of English.

      Word Unscramble – Practice vocabulary and spelling with this unscramble game for young learners.

      ESL Category Generator – Generate categories to get your students practicing vocabulary. Great activity to be used with a ball or in online classes to get students thinking at the start of class as a warmer.

      Trivia Quiz Generator – Generate quizzes quickly with this simple tool. Ideal for teens and adults intermediate and above.

      Random Letter Generator – Generate random letters from the alphabet with this simple letter generating tool.

      ESL Idiom Generator – Generate over 100 of the most common English language idioms. Get students to draw or mime out the idioms as a way to introduce them to the most common idioms in English.

      Random Noun Generator – Randomly generate over 200 of the most common nouns in the English Language. Great for Pictionary and other end of the class coolers.

      Catchphrase – A quick fire word game where students explain as many words as they can within the time limit.

      Pictionary – Automatically generate words from three different levels of difficulty and play Pictionary with your students in a flash.

      ESL Boggle – Boggle is a great warmer that can be used in the classroom. With this online version get students writing words to be the top of the class.

      ESL Quizzes – Our Quizzes are a great way to end class and practice key vocabulary for a wide range of themes. Check back regularly as we are adding new quizzes regularly.

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      Word search games online

      Looking for word search games online to play for your little one? This word search puzzles for kids is here to help you improve your child’s spelling, reading and vocabulary as you run through all the words you’ve heard.

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      Animals

      • Animals
      • Birds
      • Cities
      • Colors
      • Countries
      • Fruits
      • Sea Animals
      • Vegetables

      Looking for word search games online to play for your little one?

      This word search puzzles for kids is here to help you improve your child’s spelling, reading and vocabulary as you run through all the words you’ve heard. This word search online game is distinct from various online games since it provides exercise to the brain, is easy to play and increases the thinking power to children including toddlers, kindergarten and even older students. It provides free word search for kids and allows free online games to ease your problems. You have to find out the listed word from the word search puzzle free games and score points. Try to do it in the minimum amount of time. Such searches games online free not only help with improving your child’s vocabulary skills but also refine his motor skills. The game includes solving word puzzle from different categories including:
      • Animals
      • Birds
      • Cities
      • Colors
      • Countries
      • Fruits
      • Sea animals
      • Vegetables

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      What is a Word Search Puzzle?

      A word search puzzle is basically find a combination of words placed in a grid. Those set of words can be placed horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Purpose of this puzzle is to find words that are hidden in the jargon of other words.

      Most of the times the words that need to be searched are written at the bottom of the puzzle.

      Benefits of playing Word Search Puzzles

      Hard to believe but games and puzzles play an important part in keeping up our mental health. Such puzzles stimulate the brain activities, this helping us stay focused and increased concentration.

      They are helpful for kids and adults to learn and memorize new vocabulary words, historical events, popular destinations, interesting characters and so much more.

      Word Search Generator Tool

      You can create your own custom word search puzzles with this Word Search Puzzle Generator. You can use variety of options to create such puzzles. Follow these steps to create your custom words search puzzles:

      • Input the Title of the puzzle
      • Create and input your Words List
      • Select the Grid Size, like 10×10, 15×15, 20×20 etc
      • Select the Font Style.
      • Select the Difficulty Level of Easy or Normal
      • Select the theme of your choice, if you wish.
      • If you wish, you select to show cell borders or not.
      • Lastly, select the color of Title, Grid and Words.
      • Once all the options are set, click on “Generate New”.
      • Select “Show Answers” button to see the answers.
      • Once generated, download the puzzles as PDF or JPG formats.
      • You can also Download Preview before actually downloading the puzzles.
      • To see the existing word search puzzles, click on the “Brose Gallery” button.
      • Print the puzzles and start playing.

      What Kind of Word Search Puzzles Should I Make?

      When you are customizing a word search puzzle, it is entirely up to you to include the type of words you want to use in your word search puzzle.

      To keep the players interested, make sure to use the words that are not too long in length. Try to avoid phrases that can get mixed up easily with other words.

      Avoid words that require special characters, punctuation marks or numbers.

      PLEASE NOTE: After you create your puzzle, proofread carefully to make sure that offensive or unintended words are not used. If you happen to come across any, you can generate another puzzle by following the steps above.

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