Made for early readers
This page starts with a 10×10 grid on Easy, so every word reads left to right or top to bottom, the way children read. The kids list uses short, familiar words such as ball, kite, puppy, rainbow and robot, and every word is 7 letters or fewer.
Tips by age
| Age | Settings | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 | 10×10, Easy, lowercase | Lowercase matches the letters they learn first; 10 words is a short, winnable puzzle. |
| 6–7 | 12×12, Easy | More words and a bigger grid, still only across and down. |
| 8–10 | 15×15, Medium | Diagonal words add a new skill without backwards words. |
Spelling list word searches
Teachers and parents can choose “Your own words” and type this week’s spelling list. Finding each word letter by letter is extra spelling practice, and the answer key makes checking quick.
For bolder letters, tick Large print. More themes kids love: animals, ocean and food.
Words in the kids word list
Each puzzle picks words from these 44. Shorter grids use the words that fit.
- Apple
- Ball
- Bike
- Bird
- Blocks
- Boat
- Book
- Bus
- Cloud
- Crayon
- Doll
- Duck
- Fish
- Flower
- Friend
- Frog
- Game
- Garden
- Juice
- Kite
- Kitten
- Lunch
- Moon
- Paint
- Paper
- Park
- Pencil
- Puppy
- Puzzle
- Rain
- Rainbow
- Robot
- Sand
- School
- Scooter
- Slide
- Snack
- Star
- Sun
- Swing
- Teacher
- Toy
- Train
- Tree
Frequently asked questions
What makes this word search good for kids?
Words only run across and down on Easy, the grid is a small 10×10, the words are short and familiar, and you can switch to lowercase letters.
Can I make a word search with my child’s spelling words?
Yes. Choose “Your own words”, type the spelling list one word per line, and press “Use these words”.
Is it free?
Yes. Print as many as you like at home or in class, with no sign-up.
How do I print it with the answers?
Leave “Answer key on page 2” ticked and press Print / Save PDF. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the same grid with every word highlighted. Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to keep a file.