September Word Search
This September word search is a fun way to celebrate the start of fall while practicing spelling and vocabulary. The printable puzzle includes 20 September-themed words, including autumn, equinox, harvest, pumpkin, football, and orchard.
The free PDF includes the word search puzzle and an answer key, making it easy to use in the classroom, at home, or as a quiet early-finisher activity.
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September Word Search Puzzle
There are 20 words to find in this word search printable. They can appear horizontally, vertically, diagonally, forwards, or backwards, giving kids plenty to look for without making the puzzle overly difficult.
The vocabulary covers several things associated with September, including the beginning of fall, harvest season, cooler weather, school, football, and the fall equinox.
I’ve also included a completed answer sheet, so it’s easy to check the puzzle when you’re finished.
September Word Search Words
The September word puzzle includes 20 seasonal vocabulary words:
- Autumn
- Equinox
- Harvest
- Virgo
- Libra
- School
- Leaves
- Labor
- Crisp
- Gold
- Pumpkin
- Football
- Orchard
- Saffron
- Grapes
- Chilly
- Ripe
- Festival
- Sweater
- Vintage
An answer key is included with the printable PDF, so kids can check their answers independently or use it for a hint if they get stuck.
Ways to Use the September Word Search
This printable works well as a quick September activity when you don’t want to prepare a full lesson. Kids can complete the puzzle independently, in pairs, or as part of a seasonal activity center.
You could also use the word list for a follow-up spelling or vocabulary activity. Ask kids to choose several words from the puzzle, look up their meanings, or write a sentence using each one. Words such as equinox, harvest, orchard, and saffron are especially useful for introducing seasonal vocabulary.
For an extra challenge, have older kids choose five of the September words and explain how each one connects to the month.
More September and Fall Word Searches
Looking for another puzzle after this one? These seasonal word searches continue through September and into fall:
- Johnny Appleseed word search – A September-themed puzzle to use around Johnny Appleseed Day on September 26.
- Roald Dahl word search puzzle – A fun literature-themed choice for Roald Dahl Day on September 13.
- Football word search – A seasonal puzzle for the start of football season.
- October word search – Continue with another monthly word search as you move into October.
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Last Updated on 3 September 2026 by Clare Brown
