25 Free Word Search Printables
You are going to love our free word search printables. We have over 25 for you to download.
Word searches are one of the best educational games that promote critical thinking, improve vocabulary, and enhance cognitive skills in an engaging and enjoyable manner.
Whether you use these in school or just for fun, these word search puzzles will keep you busy for hours as you try to find the words.
These are aimed at upper elementary aged kids and above, including us adults.
We have a free word search for nearly every holiday, and a few subjects such as Greek mythology, body parts, and more. These can be used alongside our free word scramble printables too.
We love adding fun into our homeschool and learning through play is my top tip.
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How to download the free word search printables?
There are 2 ways you can download our word search printables. The first is you can purchase all of them for a small fee (currently with 25% off), or you can click on each of the images and download each of them individually for free.
Whichever option you choose you will get the answer sheet for every single one.
There are at least 2 word searches included in the paid download that are not yet available on the blog but they will be included soon.
Supplies needed:
- cardstock (normal copy paper will work)
- pens or pencil
How to play word search puzzles?
Download the printable you want from the links below.
All of the word search printables have an answer sheet with them.
Below is an example of the Elf word search, apart from the July 4th word search and the Halloween word search they all follow this format.
Make sure you don’t scribble out the letters when you find a word, as the same letter could be used multiple times. I find circling the words found is the best method.
The words can be found horizontally, diagonally, vertically, and both forwards and backward.
When you print them out make sure to not give the answer sheet.
What are the educational benefits of doing word searches?
There are loads of educational benefits that come along with doing word searches.
Including, of course, spelling, increased vocabulary, and the development of word recognition, and we like to use them as an end of unit wrap up.
Carry on reading to download the word search puzzles you want. Or download all of them for a small fee (currently with 25% off).
Word Search Printables
All of the word search printables include an answer sheet. These are the ones included:
- Greek Mythology (2 pages)
- 4th of July (4 pages)
- Body systems (2 pages)
- Black history month (2 pages)
- Bill of rights (2 pages)
- Christmas (2 pages)
- Cinco de Mayo (2 pages)
- Earth Day (2 pages)
- Easter (2 pages)
- Elf on the Shelf (2 pages)
- Father's Day (2 pages)
- Halloween (2 pages)
- Mothers Day (2 pages)
- New Years (2 pages)
- Memorial Day (2 pages)
- St Patricks Day (2 pages)
- Star Wars (2 pages)
- Thanksgiving (2 pages)
- Valentine's Day (2 pages)
- Martin Luther King (2 pages)
- Phases of the Moon (2 pages)
- Roald Dahl (2 pages)
Be quick as there is currently 25% off.
Greek Mythology Word Search (Free Printable)
Have fun after learning about Greek mythology with this word search.
There are 18 Greek Gods to find (there are actually only 12 Greek Gods, but I have added some of their Roman names too!)
Bill of Rights Word Search (free printable)
After the kids have learned about the Bill of Rights or even for President's Day this word search with 17 words to find is a great fun activity.
Phases of the Moon Word Search Printable for Kids
Are you learning about the moon in your classroom or at homeschool? If so have a little bit of fun with our free moon word search.
There are 15 words to find all relating to the moon.
Human Body Systems Word Search For Kids
If you have been learning about the body with your kids, this word search will give them a fun brain break! There are 18 words to find such as artery, fibula, and trachea.
Martin Luther King Jr Word Search (free printable)
Learn about the great Martin Luther King Jr, and find 16 words all related to him. Perfect for Martin Luther King Jr Day, or whenever you are studying him in your classroom or homeschool.
Black History Word Search (free printable)
There are 16 words all related to celebrating Black History Month, or of course, anytime you are studying the subject as an end of unit bit of fun.
Super Bowl LVII Word Search (free printable)
Download the 2023 Super Bowl LVII word search printable
Valentine's Day Word Search Printable
Have fun in the classroom or at home and find 15 words all related to Valentine's Day.
The Best St Patricks Day Word Search (Free)
Have you got the luck of the Irish?
If so you will find these 15 St Patrick's Day themed words easily,
Free Easter Word Search Printable (That Is Not Religious)
This is a secular word search, there are no religious words included in this Easter word search, we are just focussing on the Easter bunny!
There are 15 words to find.
Free Earth Day Word Search To Teach Kids About The Planet
A great end of unit activity if you are studying the earth, or even recycling in your classroom or homeschool.
There are 15 words to find all relating to Earth Day
Memorial Day Word Search The Kids Will Love (free printable)
Let's start getting patriotic with this Memorial Day word search. There are 15 words to find, and when you have finished why not color the words and pictures in red, white, and blue?
Star Wars Word Search (free printable)
Play our Star Wars word search on May 4th, or anytime you want a little bit of educational fun!
There are 15 Star Wars related words to find.
Cinco De Mayo Word Search - The Best Free Printable
This Cinco de Mayo word search can either be played on May 5th, or if you have been studying Mexico as an end of unit activity.
There are 15 Mexican words to find.
Mothers Day Word Search - Have Fun With The Kids (Free Printable)
Celebrate mom and find 15 words all related to mothers perfect for Mother's Day.
July 4th Word Search (free printable)
There are 2 versions of this Independence Day word search. They both have 16 words to find, but one is much easier than the other. Perfect for children with different abilities.
Father's Day Word Search To Enjoy With The Kids (Free Printable)
Celebrate all things dad with these 15 words to find all related to fathers.
Free Roald Dahl Word Search Puzzle With Answers
Play this Roald Dahl word puzzle either on Roald Dahl Day, September, 13th, or when you have been studying one of his books.
There are 15 words to find from some of his most popular books.
Spooky Halloween Word Search Printable for Older Kids (Free)
This Halloween word search is in a slightly different format.
There are 13 words to find which should then be researched as you are learning about the history of Halloween.
Thanksgiving Word Search (Free Printable)
Can you find the 15 Thanksgiving words in this word search puzzle?
Elf Word Search - Find The Most Popular Elf Names
With this Elf on the Shelf word search, you need to find the 16 most popular Elf names!
The kids will love having fun with this, I wonder if their elf name has made the cut?
FREE Christmas Word Search Printable for Older Kids
Have fun this Christmas with our free word search worksheet. There are 16 festive words to find.
Free New Years Word Search Printable
Have fun this New Year's Eve with our free word search printable. There are 15 words to find all relating to celebrating the new year.
Last Updated on 1 June 2023 by homeschoolof1