What is in the PDF

  • Word search puzzle, 10 by 10 letters, with a list of 8 words to find
  • Answer key with every word marked

How to use this printable

Print the PDF on US Letter or A4 paper at 100 percent scale. Give the child a pencil or crayon. Show them the list of 8 winter words on page 1. Explain that each word is hidden in the 10 by 10 letter grid. Words go across left to right or down top to bottom. Ask the child to find one word at a time. They can circle or color each letter as they spot it. When they finish, check their work with the answer key on page 2. This activity helps children practice spelling by seeing letter patterns. It also builds letter scanning skills as they search the grid. The winter theme makes learning fun. Use the printable again by laminating it or putting it in a sheet protector. Then the child can use a dry erase marker and wipe it clean.

Teaching tips

  • For younger children, let them start by finding the shortest words first, like snow or hat, to build confidence.
  • To make it harder, ask the child to say each word aloud after finding it and spell it without looking at the list.
  • Talk about the winter words as you go, for example ask what coat or mittens are used for, to connect the activity to real life.

Questions and answers

Is this word search too hard for a 5 year old?

The puzzle has 8 words in a 10 by 10 grid, which is a good size for ages 5 to 8. A 5 year old may need help finding the first word, but the short words like snow and hat are easy to spot.

How should I print the PDF so it fits correctly?

Print at 100 percent scale or actual size. The PDF comes in both US Letter and A4, so choose the paper size that matches your printer. Do not scale to fit, or the grid may be too small.

Can I reuse this printable for multiple children?

Yes. Print one copy for each child, or laminate the page and use dry erase markers so it can be wiped clean and used again.