This printable school word search is a great activity for kids to get ready for a new school year.
Teachers can use this game in the classroom as a back-to-school or last-day-of-school activity or just keep it at hand during the school year for early finishers.
Kids will have lots of fun searching for the hidden words, and they will build their vocabulary, and practice patience and persistence at the same time.
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Simply download, print, and have fun!
You can download the free printable school word search at the bottom of this post! The answer key to the game is also available.
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This word search puzzle includes 16 school-related words:
- Backpack
- Books
- Calculator
- Classroom
- Crayons
- Desk
- Globe
- Gym
- Homework
- Lesson
- Pencil
- Principal
- Science
- Students
- Teacher
- Test
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Supplies Needed
To play this game you will need the following supplies:
- School word search (download link is available at the bottom of the post).
- Printer (print at home or at your local print shop).
- White printer paper or preferably cardstock.
- Pen.
How to play
This game can be played individually or with a group of friends. Give each player a pen or pencil and a copy of the game.
The goal of the game is to find the words from the word bank in the letter grid. The first player to find all the words wins the game.
Words are hidden horizontally, vertically, and diagonally (forward, or backward). Some words may share letters with another word.
Download school word search
Download the PDF file and print it at home or at your local print shop.
Print on standard 8.5″×11″ paper (US Letter). To print on A4 paper select “Fit to page” in your printer settings.
To make the page more durable print on thicker paper or cardstock. You can also laminate the page if you plan to use it more than once. Enjoy!
Please note, that this printable is for personal and classroom use only.