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Word searches for kids

Word searches build sharp eyes and spelling. Our themed grids grow with your child: words go across and down at first, then diagonally and backwards.

Free to print for home and class, in five levels from age 4 to 10, every one with an answer key. Builds visual scanning, spelling and focus.

Ages 4–5 Ages 6–7 Ages 8–10

Word searches for 4–5 year olds

Choose the smallest grids with short word lists. Say the word, then hunt for its first letter together. Circling with a coloured pencil feels like a treasure hunt.

Pets Word Search #1: printable word search, level 1, ages 4–5
Pets Word Search #1Level 1 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer
My Body Word Search #21: printable word search, level 1, ages 4–5
My Body Word Search #21Level 1 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer
Dinosaurs Word Search #41: printable word search, level 1, ages 4–5
Dinosaurs Word Search #41Level 1 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer
Ocean Word Search #61: printable word search, level 1, ages 4–5
Ocean Word Search #61Level 1 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer

See all 12 for ages 4–5

Word searches for 6–7 year olds

Ask your child to read each word aloud before they search. Diagonal words appear at this level, so show them how to slide a finger along the line.

Pets Word Search #1: printable word search, level 2, ages 4–7
Pets Word Search #1Level 2 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer
Forest Word Search #37: printable word search, level 2, ages 4–7
Forest Word Search #37Level 2 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer
Animals of the World Word Search #73: printable word search, level 2, ages 4–7
Animals of the World Word Search #73Level 2 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer
Shapes Word Search #109: printable word search, level 2, ages 4–7
Shapes Word Search #109Level 2 · about 5 minPlay or print · Answer

See all 12 for ages 6–7

Word searches for 8–10 year olds

Backwards and eight-direction words make the big grids a real challenge. Try a race: who can find five words first?

Pets Word Search #1: printable word search, level 4, ages 8–10
Pets Word Search #1Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
My Body Word Search #21: printable word search, level 4, ages 8–10
My Body Word Search #21Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Dinosaurs Word Search #41: printable word search, level 4, ages 8–10
Dinosaurs Word Search #41Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer
Ocean Word Search #61: printable word search, level 4, ages 8–10
Ocean Word Search #61Level 4 · about 15 minPlay or print · Answer

See all 12 for ages 8–10

Questions parents ask

Are word searches good for learning?

They practise spelling, letter patterns and focus. Themed lists (animals, space, food) also build vocabulary.

Which word search suits a 5 year old?

Our Level 1 grids use short words that go only across or down, which suits most 4 and 5 year olds.

Do they come with answers?

Yes. Each word search has an answer key with every word circled.

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