Ages 7–11Free
Word Searches for Kids: Free Printable Puzzles
- Ages 6–18
- Free to print
- Many play on screen
Word searches look simple, but they do real work: children have to hold a word in their head, spell it letter by letter and scan systematically. Our puzzles come in three levels. The easiest grid hides a few short words going across and down, the middle level adds diagonals, and the hardest has longer words in all eight directions, including backwards.
What’s inside
Choose an age to see only the sheets that fit.
Our picks
Popular sheets first. Every one can be printed; most can also be played on screen with instant marking.
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Activity books
Themed workbooks that collect many pages in one printable book.
More about this collection
Themes range from animals and food to space, the body and every season and festival through the year. If you want your own words, for example this week’s spelling list, the Create tool makes a new word search in seconds.
Word searches are also good for language learners and for reviewing topic vocabulary in science or geography. Pick a theme, read the words together first and talk about any the child does not know. Seasonal word searches for festivals and holidays are on each seasonal page, ready for the time of year.
How to use these
- Read the word list aloud before starting.
- Look for the first letter, then check the letters around it.
- Make a word search from this week’s spelling words in the Create tool.
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Questions and answers
Are word searches good for spelling?
They help children notice the letter order in words, especially when they say each word and its letters as they search.
Can I make a word search with my own words?
Yes. Use the Create tool, type your words and print the puzzle with or without the answers.
Are these printables free?
Yes. Every sheet marked Free can be printed or played as often as you like, at home or in class. Premium activity books are marked.
How do I print a sheet?
Open a sheet and choose Print. It fits A4 and US Letter paper. Most sheets can also print with an answer key on a separate page.
Can children do them on a tablet?
Most can: press Play to answer on screen with instant marking and stars. Colouring and drawing pages can be done with a finger or stylus too.