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Last modified on May 5th, 2025

20 Printable Word Search Puzzles For Kids 5-8 Years

Looking for a fun language development activity to keep your kids engaged? Printable word search puzzles are a fantastic way to build vocabulary, improve spelling and boost confidence in words.

These word search puzzles are perfect for quiet time activity or for classroom learning. You can use these for targeted learning or as worksheets for early finishers.

word search puzzles for kids

You will find a variety of free printable word search puzzles that are both fun and educational for early primary schoolers.

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Easy Word Search Puzzles For Kids

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These word search puzzles have a relatively small number of letters in the puzzle.

Colour Word Search Puzzles

Learn 9 basic colours with these colourful word search puzzles. Ideal for kids to boost their confidence in colour names. They can also colour the names with the right colours.

Sight Word Puzzles

Word search puzzles with sight words help kids recognise high-frequency words in a fun, engaging way that supports early reading skills.

Family Member Names

Identify and read family member names in these word search puzzles for kids.

Sea Animal Word Search

Learn 9 sea animal names by doing this word search puzzle.

Farm Animals Word Search

Word search puzzles with farm animal names are a great way for kids to learn about animals they see on a farm while building vocabulary and spelling skills.

Zoo Animals Word Search

These word search puzzles are created to learn zoo animal names for kids.

Body Parts Word Search Puzzles

Learn and identify body part names with these word search puzzles. Includes basic body parts and internal body parts.

Find Weather Words

Find weather words in two word search puzzles. You can choose based on the child’s age. Basic and slightly longer words are included.

Birthday Words Search

Improve kids vocabulary on party related words with these printables. Ideal for early primary schoolers.

Find Numbers

Find one to ten numbers hidden in a word search puzzle.

CVC Words Search Puzzles

Word puzzles are ideal to learn the CVC words. Here are two simple and advanced level word search puzzles for kids to learn CVC words.

Back To School Words

Word search puzzles with back-to-school words help kids get excited for the new school year.

Advanced Word Search Puzzles For Kids

Find Emotions

A great way to teach emotions for kids. Primary schoolers can recognise and mark the emotions on these puzzles.

Insect Word Searches

Find insect names in these word search puzzles. Slightly advanced with more letters in the puzzle. Best for primary schoolers and up.

Hidden Fruit Names

Another slightly advanced puzzles to learn the fruit and vegetable names for kids.

How Word Search Puzzles Help Kids

  • Improves vocabulary and spelling
  • Strengthens focus and concentration
  • Encourages problem-solving skills
  • Supports reading comprehension
  • Great for independent or group learning

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