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Enter Simple Words
Add sight words, spelling words, or vocabulary terms
Free Word Search Maker for Kids
Create easy, printable word search puzzles for children in seconds. Large print, simple grids, and kid-friendly settings. Perfect for home and school!
Design Your Kid-Friendly Puzzle
Enter your words below - ideal for sight words, spelling lists, and easy themes
Configuration
Word Search💡Paste words separated by space, comma, or one per line
Preview
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Quick Tips
• Add 5-15 words for best results• Medium adds diagonals, Hard adds backwards• "Show answer" is for preview only• PDF is best for printing
Why It's Perfect for Kids
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Easy Mode Default
Starts with a 10x10 grid and simple directions (left-to-right, top-to-bottom) so kids can succeed.
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Large & Clear
The 10x10 layout creates plenty of space, resulting in large, easy-to-read letters when printed.
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Learning Tool
Great for reinforcing spelling words, vocabulary, and letter recognition in a fun way.
How to Make a Word Search for Kids
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Choose Kid Settings
Keep the 10x10 grid and simple directions for easy solving
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Generate Puzzle
Click generate to create a kid-friendly word search
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Print & Play
Download PDF and print for classroom or home use
Perfect Activities for Children
📚 Sight Word Practice
Help early readers learn common sight words through fun puzzle activities.
📝 Spelling Homework
Turn weekly spelling lists into engaging word search puzzles kids actually enjoy.
🎉 Birthday Parties
Create themed word searches for party activities that keep kids entertained.
🏫 Classroom Rewards
Use as a fun reward activity when students finish their work early.
🏠 Homeschool Learning
Supplement homeschool curriculum with vocabulary-building puzzles.
✈️ Travel Entertainment
Print puzzles for car rides, flights, and waiting rooms to keep kids busy.
Kid-Safe Features & Settings
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No Backwards Words
Words only go left-to-right and top-to-bottom for easy reading
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Large Clear Letters
10x10 grid creates big, easy-to-read letters for young eyes
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Word List Included
Every puzzle shows the word list so kids know what to find
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Answer Key
Optional answer key page for parents and teachers to check work