Chinese New Year Word Scramble (Easy & Harder Versions)

A Chinese New Year word scramble is a simple way to bring the holiday into the day without adding extra prep.

Kids usually ease into puzzles quickly, and the themed vocabulary gives you an easy opening to talk about traditions, zodiac animals, and familiar symbols.

This set includes two versions, one easier and one more challenging, so you can use it with mixed ages or choose the difficulty that fits.

It works well for morning work, a quick classroom activity, or a quiet task during a busy week.

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Two Versions for Different Skill Levels

These free word scramble printables work well for elementary and middle school kids who enjoy quick, focused puzzles.

There are two versions: an easier sheet with the vocabulary listed around the edges, and a harder one with no clues at all. Having both options makes it simple to use with mixed ages or different skill levels.

You can print as many copies as you need for home or classroom use. The pages are straightforward. Twelve themed words to solve, space to write the answers, and a separate answer key if you want it for quick checks.

The easier version includes visual prompts to support younger students, while the harder version leaves everything scrambled so older kids can work independently.

Lunar New Year Word Scramble Answers

Here are the twelve solution words included in the printable:

More Free Chinese New Year Activities

If you want a few more low-prep options to use alongside the word scramble, these Chinese New Year free printables fit well:

• Chinese New Year memory game – a simple matching activity for younger kids or early finishers.
• Chinese New Year word search – a slightly more challenging puzzle that builds on the same themed vocabulary.
• Chinese zodiac coloring pages – a calm follow-up activity that works well after completing the scramble.

Books About Chinese New Year

If you want to add a quick reading element to your lesson or morning basket, these picks work well alongside the puzzle:

• Lunar New Year Mad Libs – fun word prompts that work as a light follow-up activity.
• Bringing In the New Year by Grace Lin – a simple, beautifully illustrated look at family traditions, easy for younger readers to follow.
• The Year of the Horse by Oliver Chin – part of a series that introduces each zodiac animal through a short adventure story kids actually enjoy.

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Last Updated on 17 November 2025 by Clare Brown