120 puzzles · all free to play and print
Word Search for Kids
Free word search puzzles for kids of about 6 to 10: 120 puzzles in three levels with words children know, from farm animals and the beach to dinosaurs, space and pirate ships. Starter puzzles keep six words across and down in an eight-by-eight grid; Champion puzzles hide ten words in every direction. No licensed characters.
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Barnyard Friends
6 words to find
- COW
- PIG
- HEN
- DUCK
- GOAT
- SHEEP
Drag from the first to the last letter of a word, or tap the first letter and then the last. The PDF has the puzzle on page 1 and the answer key on page 2.
All 120 word search for kids puzzles
Searching for easy word search, kindergarten word search, elementary word search or preschool word search? Every puzzle here plays online or prints as a PDF with its answer key.
Starter · On the Farm 5 puzzles
Starter · Pets at Home 5 puzzles
Starter · Colors and Shapes 5 puzzles
Starter · At the Beach 5 puzzles
Starter · Bugs and Bees 5 puzzles
Starter · Fruit and Veggies 5 puzzles
Starter · Toy Box 5 puzzles
Starter · Sun and Rain 5 puzzles
Explorer · Jungle Animals 5 puzzles
Explorer · Under the Sea 5 puzzles
Explorer · Dinosaur Days 5 puzzles
Explorer · Space Trip 5 puzzles
Explorer · School Day 5 puzzles
Explorer · Game Time 5 puzzles
Explorer · Camping Out 5 puzzles
Explorer · Four Seasons 5 puzzles
Champion · Science Lab 5 puzzles
Champion · Around the World 5 puzzles
Champion · Knights and Castles 5 puzzles
Champion · Pirate Ship 5 puzzles
Champion · Rainforest Rescue 5 puzzles
Champion · Weather Wonders 5 puzzles
Champion · Music Time 5 puzzles
Champion · Holiday Fun 5 puzzles
Optional · all in one file
Print a whole level at once
You do not need these: every puzzle above is free to play and to download one by one. For printing a whole level in one go, each level is one PDF with 40 puzzles, a contents page and an answer page for every puzzle, US Letter and A4.
- Starter 8 × 8 · 6 words · across and down, forwards only
- Explorer 10 × 10 · 8 words · across, down and diagonally down, forwards only
- Champion 12 × 12 · 10 words · all eight directions, backwards included
Printable children's word search puzzles
Every kids puzzle prints on one page with its answer key, from Starter (8 by 8, six words across and down) to Champion (12 by 12, ten words in every direction). Words children know, no licensed characters.
Word Search for Kids: questions
Where can I find free printable puzzles for kids?
On this page: 120 free word search puzzles for kids of about 6 to 10, in three levels, each with an answer key. The picture word search has puzzles for children who cannot read yet.
What are some good word searches for a 6-year-old?
The Starter level: 8 by 8 grids with six short words across and down, about the farm, pets, the beach and bugs. Picture word searches suit children who are just learning to read.
Are there word search books for kids?
Each kids level here is one free PDF of 40 puzzles with an answer page for each, so it prints like a small book. Single puzzles print on their own too.