Kids Word Search Printable

Q: How do I save a word search as a PDF?

Press Print puzzles, then in the print dialog choose Save as PDF as the printer. The file keeps the grid and word list on a clean page.

Q: Does the printout include an answer key?

Yes. Print answer key prints solved grids with the hidden words highlighted and a row-and-column list of where each word starts. Print both puts the key after the puzzles.

Easy, friendly printable word searches for children, on topics like animals, school, space and food. The default Easy setting hides words only left-to-right and top-to-bottom, so young readers can follow them with a finger. A grown-up can print the answer key separately. Free for home and classroom use.

How to play Kids Word Search Printable

Choose a theme and a difficulty, then press New puzzles to build fresh word searches.
The sheet shows a letter grid and a checkbox word list, with a name and date line at the top.
Press Print puzzles for the worksheets, or Print both to add a separate answer key page after them.
Choose Show answers to preview the solved grid on screen before you print it.
Need a different puzzle? Press New puzzles as many times as you like; there is no limit and no sign-up.

Controls

Theme picks the topic, or choose Mixed themes for a surprise.
Difficulty sets the grid size and which directions words can run: Easy 10×10, Medium 12×12, Hard 14×14, Expert 18×18, Extreme 22×22.
Puzzles per set builds up to eight different puzzles at once, each on its own page.
Large print makes the word list and letters bigger for easier reading.
Print puzzles, Print answer key or Print both open your browser’s print dialog; pick “Save as PDF” as the destination to download a PDF.

Tips

Easy mode keeps every word straight across or down, which is best for beginning readers.
Read the list aloud together before starting, and tick each word as you find it.
Print four puzzles at once for a quiet-time folder or a classroom center.

Printable word search by grade

Kindergarten word search · 1st grade word search · 2nd grade word search · 3rd grade word search · 4th grade word search · 5th grade word search

Printable word search by topic

Animals · Dogs · Birds · Ocean · Space · Fruits and vegetables · School · Easter · Halloween · Christmas

More printable word search pages

Printable word search · Hard word search printable · Adult word search printable · Word search printable PDF

FAQ

What age are these word searches for?

Easy puzzles suit about ages 5 to 8 with help; Medium suits ages 8 to 11. Older kids can try Hard.

How do I save a word search as a PDF?

Press Print puzzles, then in the print dialog choose Save as PDF as the printer. The file keeps the grid and word list on a clean page.

Does the printout include an answer key?

Yes. Print answer key prints solved grids with the hidden words highlighted and a row-and-column list of where each word starts. Print both puts the key after the puzzles.

Is every puzzle different?

Yes. Each grid is generated on the spot with a random selection of words, so you will not get the same sheet twice.

Can I use these in class or for a party?

Yes. Printing for personal, classroom and party use is fine. Please do not resell the sheets.

Is it free, and do I need to sign up?

It is free with no account, no email and no limit. Puzzles are built in your browser and printed with its own print dialog, so nothing is uploaded and no file is sent to us.