Veterans Day Word Search (Free Printable)
This free Veterans Day word search printable includes 20 themed words such as honor, service, sacrifice, freedom, courage, and military.
An answer key is included for easy checking, making it a simple classroom activity, early-finisher task, or addition to a November lesson.
The vocabulary also gives kids a natural starting point for talking about service, gratitude, and the people we honor on November 11. For more seasonal learning ideas, our November activity sheets for kids include worksheets, puzzles, coloring pages, and activities for throughout the month.
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Words Included in the Veterans Day Word Search
The puzzle includes 20 Veterans Day vocabulary words related to military service, remembrance, courage, and gratitude. Kids will look for familiar words such as flag, Army, and Navy, alongside words such as honor, sacrifice, commitment, and tribute that can lead to a little more discussion.
The words are hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backwards, giving older elementary students a bit more of a challenge than a basic free word search printable.
The 20 words included are:
- Honor
- Brave
- Service
- Sacrifice
- Freedom
- Respect
- Patriot
- Hero
- Veterans
- Courage
- Military
- Remember
- Salute
- Flag
- Commitment
- Tribute
- Nation
- Peace
- Army
- Navy
Some of the words, particularly service, sacrifice, honor, and courage, are useful prompts for talking about what these ideas mean and why they’re associated with November 11.
An answer key is included, so kids can check their own work or teachers can quickly review the completed puzzle with the class.
Veterans Day Word Search Answer Key
An answer key is included with the printable, with all 20 words clearly marked. Kids can use it to check their own work, or teachers can quickly review the completed puzzle with the class.
Want to make a puzzle using your own vocabulary? You can make a word search with your own words and print it with an optional answer key.
More Veterans Day Activities
If you want to extend the lesson beyond the word search, our Veterans Day activities collection has more printables and ideas for learning about November 11.
The Veterans Day coloring pages are an easy option for younger kids and work well alongside a discussion about military service and remembrance.
You can also use our free poppy coloring pages to introduce the meaning of the red poppy and why it became a symbol of remembrance.
Veterans Day Books for Kids
Picture books are a good way to give kids more context about military service and why we honor veterans on November 11. These are three we’ve read and enjoyed:
Hero Dad – A short, heartfelt story about a child whose dad serves in the military. It’s particularly good for younger elementary students.
Otto’s Tales: Today is Veterans Day! – Otto the bulldog and his friend Dennis learn about the U.S. military, service, and the purpose of the holiday. It’s an easy introduction for younger kids.
Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood – Introduces children to veterans in their own communities and works particularly well as a classroom read-aloud.
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Last Updated on 19 August 2026 by Clare Brown
