Keep your kids entertained and learning this holiday season with two free printable Thanksgiving Word Searches! Perfect for cozy afternoons, Thanksgiving break, or while waiting for the big feast, these word search puzzles are a fun way to engage kids with Thanksgiving-themed vocabulary fun.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time for family, food, and festive activities. While you’re preparing the meal or relaxing after a busy day, a Thanksgiving word search is a great way to keep your kids entertained and focused. They’ll have a blast searching for holiday-themed words like “turkey,” “pilgrims” and “thankful.” Don’t worry, I have included an answer key!
Thanksgiving Word Search Fun
Getting Ready to Search
- Print these colorful word search puzzles on bright white cardstock to make them “pop.” Be sure to have plenty! Kids of all ages will want to take a crack!
- Have colored pencils and markers on hand to add to the fun!
- Put some blank cardstock out with the puzzles for the younger kids to use as guides for their search.
Easy to Play, Easy to Love
Word searches might seem like a jumble of letters at first, but with some strategies, kids can quickly become pros! Here are a few tips for making the most of their Thanksgiving word search:
- Search Line by Line: Have your child focus on one line at a time, looking for the first letter of the word and then finding the second and so on.
- Use a Paper Guide: Slide a piece of paper down each line to help them focus on just the letters they’re scanning.
- Repeat the First Letter: For younger children, saying the first letter out loud as they search can help them stay focused.
- Spot Double Letters: Encourage them to find double letters—words like “pumpkin” are easier to spot because of the repeated letters!
Add Extra Fun to the Word Search
To make things even more interesting, try these creative twists:
- Use a highlighter to highlight each word.
- Choose a different color for each word found.
- Paint over the words with watercolors for an artsy touch.
- Circle each letter of the word or circle the entire word.
- Let your child draw a picture of each word beside it on the word list.
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Here is some more Thanksgiving-themed fun for kids:
- Thanksgiving Thankful Door
- Turkey Veggie Plate
- Make Butter Like Our Ancestors Did
- Fall Owl Craft
- Our Favorite Thanksgiving Printables for Kids
- Thanksgiving Gobble-Gobble Bingo
- Fuun Thanksgiving Fact Lunchbox Notes
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