For Kids · Word search

Word Search for Kids

Name:Word Search for KidsWZSDHDUCKZAIHRILXYNBIKEMMDWFQHULESFZURCUCFQJMRRZLFYDQEUAXCOIMVTRAINPSSGCPUPPYXQPZWEYCRTHNGQLKIAQAOTTIUJEINYUKVTBALLYTGHBERRUMOONEHRQSKOEROBOTBYHFind these wordsAPPLEBALLBIKECAKEDUCKFROGKITEMOONPUPPYROBOTSWINGTRAIN

An easy word search for kids aged about five to eight, with twelve short words they already know, from cake to kite. Words run only across and down, and the letters are printed large, so a first puzzle ends in a win.

One per line, or separated by commas. 12 words hidden

Grid size

12 × 12 letters.

Difficulty

Words go across and down.

Paper
More optionsCAPITALS, large print
Letters
For a classOne puzzle, answer keys

Same words, a new grid on each: one per student, so neighbors cannot copy.

One per line. Each name gets its own puzzle with the name filled in. Names stay in this browser: they are not added to the link or saved.

Something wrong with this sheet? Tell us

2 pages: puzzle, then answer key

Words in this puzzle

  • apple
  • ball
  • bike
  • cake
  • duck
  • frog
  • kite
  • moon
  • puppy
  • robot
  • swing
  • train

Every word can be changed in the box above before you print.

Ideas for using it

  • Read the word list together before starting, and look for each thing in the room or in a picture book.
  • Give a crayon of a different color for each word found.
  • When it gets too easy, switch the level to medium so words run diagonally too.
Word Search for Kids: printable puzzle with 12 words to find, from a free word search maker

Save it for later

Pin this sheet to find it again next time, or to share it with another teacher or parent. The link brings them straight to this page, ready to print.

Save to Pinterest