Word Searches for Teachers
Do you need a printable word search to reinforce the vocabulary your students are learning or just to inject a bit of fun into the school day? You’ve hit the jackpot with this huge collection of word search puzzles designed by teachers for teachers!
This extensive collection of printable find-a-words covers a wide range of primary school subjects and topics and includes vocabulary games for the holidays. These search-a-word teaching resources are particularly useful for teachers working with struggling readers to help boost reading comprehension achievements and will also help students who are struggling with language to become more familiar with their newly learned words.
Each find-a-word in this collection has undergone a complete review by a teacher on the Teach Starter team to ensure it’s ready to print and be used in your classroom!
New to using word searches, or just looking for fresh ways to incorporate them into your lesson plans? Our teachers have got you covered with quick primer!
What Is a Word Search? A Kid-Friendly Definition
Sure, you know what a word search is, but how do you present them to your students? Try this kid-friendly definition!
A word search is a puzzle made up of a grid of letters with hidden words placed horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The goal is to locate and circle the words within the grid.
How to Use Word Searches in Your Classroom
Looking for new ways to use this simple tool in your classroom? The teachers on the Teach Starter team have put together a few ideas to liven up your classroom and unlock more ‘aha’ moments for your students!
- Set word searches aside for your relief teacher for simple work students can complete when you’re out sick.
- Use word searches as an eye-training tool for students with reading deficits in a special education classroom.
- Use word searches to help students develop their decoding and deciphering skills.
- Use the vocabulary word list on each search and practise pronunciation with new English learners before allowing them to work to find the words in the puzzle.
- Create some word search excitement by setting a time challenge using an online countdown clock!
- Don’t see exactly the puzzle you need for your classroom? Check out our handy online word search generator for teachers! word-search
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Types of Weather – Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging weather word search.
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Basketball Word Search
Have some basketball fun in your classroom with this basketball-themed word search.
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National Tree Day – Environment Word Search
Print a word search to use on National Tree Day or Earth Day to help your students learn about conservation.
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Halloween Adjectives Word Search - Lower Years
Bring in the Halloween spirit this year, starting with a printable Halloween word search filled with spooky adjectives!
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Dot Day Growth Mindset Word Search
Use this Dot Day word search activity to encourage students to Make Their Mark!
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Remembrance Day Word Search - Upper Years
Build vocabulary skills with this Remembrance Day word search for upper years.
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Remembrance Day Word Search - Lower Years
Build vocabulary skills with this Remembrance Day word search for the lower years.
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National Sorry Day – Word Search
A word search to promote thoughtful discussion around issues of reconciliation on National Sorry Day.
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Computer Word Search with Solution
A fun word search to help your students learn and work with computer related vocabulary.
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Earthly Word Search with Answers
The Earthly Word Search uses scientific vocabulary in a fun way!
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Personal Qualities Word Search
Explore different personal qualities with your students with this printable personal qualities word search.
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The Day of the Dead Word Search
Introduce vocabulary surrounding the Mexican holiday known as “The Day of the Dead” with a printable word search.
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Halloween Adjectives Word Search - Upper Years
Bring in the Halloween spirit this year, starting with a printable upper years’ Halloween word search filled with spooky adjectives!
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Coronation Word Search
Learn about the vocabulary around the King's Coronation with this printable word search.
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Easter Word Find with Solution
Boost reading and spelling skills with an Easter word find.
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April Fools' Day Word Search
Learn about April Fools’ Day with this handy word search.
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St. Patrick's Day Word Search - Differentiated
A St. Patrick’s Day-themed word search.
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International Women’s Day Word Search
Build vocabulary skills with this International Women’s Day word search.
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Valentine’s Day Word Search
Stretch your upper primary students’ vocabulary and reading skills with a sweet Valentine’s Day word search.
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NAIDOC Week Find-a-Word – Lower Years
A lower-years find-a-word puzzle emphasising topic words from information sheet about the NAIDOC 2022 theme: “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!”
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NAIDOC Week 2022 Find-a-Word – Upper Years
A student find-a-word puzzle emphasising topic words from information sheet about the NAIDOC 2022 theme: “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!”
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NAIDOC Week Connection to Country Word Search - Middle Primary
A NAIDOC Week Connection to Country Word Search suitable for middle primary school students.
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NAIDOC Week Connection to Country Word Search - Upper Primary
A NAIDOC Week Connection to Country Word Search suitable for upper primary school students.