We get it. Sometimes you need a breather, but the kids want all your attention. Here’s the trick - wordsearches! These free printable wordsearches are great for keeping little hands and minds busy.
No screens, no fuss. Just print them out, hand them over, and let the kids get hunting for those elusive words. The best part? They’ll be practising their reading while having fun, and you can sit back and relax. Sounds like a win all round!
Wordsearches for 5-Year-Olds
Learn Your Colours Wordsearch
All the colours are hiding in plain sight… Or are they? So break out the magnifying glass, pour over all the letters, and see whether your little one finds all the colours of the rainbow.
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Family Members Wordsearch
Find your family members in this puzzle of letters! This wordsearch is great for helping younger kids learn their words and give their spelling skills a boost.
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Wordsearches for 6-Year-Olds
Garden Creepy Crawlies
Get ready to go on a bug hunt! This garden creepy crawly wordsearch is filled with all sorts of creepy crawlies, from ants to bees and even wiggly spiders. Can you find them all hidden in the puzzle? It’s the perfect way to learn about the little creatures in your garden while having tons of fun!
Fairytale Wordsearch
Enter a world of magic with this fairytale wordsearch! Hunt for words like "Knight," "Dragon," and "Princess" and unlock the enchanted stories hidden in the letters.
Under The Sea Wordsearch
Can you fish out all the sea creatures hidden in this ocean of letters? Dive into this sea-themed wordsearch and find all the underwater friends waiting for you!
Winter Wordsearches
Arctic Animals
Time to explore the chilly Arctic and find some amazing animals hiding in this wordsearch! Look for polar bears, arctic foxes, sea lions, and other cool creatures that live in the icy north. Can you spot them all before they disappear into the snow? Grab your pencil and dive into this frosty puzzle—see how many arctic animals you can uncover in the frozen word grid.
Snowball Wordsearch
Dodge, catch, and throw yourself into this snowball fight wordsearch! Find all the wintery words hidden in the letters before the next snowball hits!
Winter Weather Wordsearch
Bundle up and get ready for a chilly challenge! This winter weather wordsearch is packed with frosty words like ‘snowflake,’ ‘blizzard,’ and ‘icy.’ Can you find them all hidden in the icy grid? It’s a great way to learn about winter while having fun! Grab a pencil, put on your thinking cap, and see how many cozy, snowy words you can spot.
Halloween Wordsearches
Wicked Wordsearch
Get ready for a spooky search! This Halloween wordsearch is packed with all things creepy and fun, like pumpkins, moons, and trick or treats. Can you find them all before they vanish into the night? Grab a pencil and see how many Halloween words you can uncover in the haunted puzzle!
Creepy Costumes
This wordsearch has all the Halloween classics, from vampires to witches and skeletons to wizards - if you can spot them! Get stuck into the spookiest wardrobe of all and see what you can find.
Spellbinding Search
Somewhere in this wordsearch are powerful, spooky spells... but here’s the catch: only the sharpest minds can uncover them all. Think you’ve got what it takes to find them? Grab your wand (or pencil) and let’s see!
Christmas Wordsearches
Christmas Tree Wordsearch
Get ready to deck the halls... with words! This Christmas tree-shaped wordsearch is packed with holiday cheer, so grab your little ones and enjoy a festive word-finding adventure!
Santa’s Work Shop Wordsearch
Hidden in Santa’s workshop are some of your favourite Christmassy words! Hunt down everything from “Elves” to “Presents” for a dash of holiday cheer!
Santas Reindeer Wordsearch
The big night is almost here… but wait! Santa’s reindeer are missing! Your mission: scour this wordsearch and track down every last one. We can’t have Santa grounded on Christmas Eve!
Unplug and Enjoy
Whether your little ones are hunting for hidden reindeer or tracking down Halloween costumes, these wordsearches are here to keep the fun going without a screen in sight. So grab a pencil, get comfy, and enjoy an afternoon of word-hunting. Who knows what hidden surprises might pop out along the way? Happy searching, and may the best word hunter win!
If you’ve caught the bug for more screen-free activities, our Time Well Spent hub has you covered! Find crafts, tips, and activity sheets that everyone can enjoy. And for even more fun, explore our Colouring Sheets and Dot-to-Dots for kids of all ages.
