If your kids love basketball, they will enjoy this basketball word search.
Word searches are both fun and beneficial for kids. They help practice spelling and vocabulary in an entertaining way.
This word search puzzle features 16 basketball-related words:
- Assist
- Backboard
- Basket
- Block
- Court
- Dribble
- Foul
- Free throw
- Guard
- Jersey
- Possession
- Rebound
- Slam dunk
- Sneakers
- Traveling
- Turnover
Simply download, print, and have fun!
You can download the free printable basketball word search at the bottom of this post! The answer key to this game is also available.
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Supplies Needed
You will need the following supplies:
- Basketball 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 basketball 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.
