Winter Word Search

[15 Minutes]

Here's an easy word search puzzle where the words go only horizontally and vertically. Print up a few copies and see who can solve this puzzle the fastest.

You'll need:

• pencil or marker

How to play:

1. Print the puzzle below in large letters.

   A N W T C H F T
   R H I W Z P Z S
   J D Q A H X V R
   X V U C O L D K
   B S V O M S Z S
   L N H A T G Y Q
   B O O T S T E M
   X W W P S B U V
   M M I T T E N S
   C A N Z N G B X
   A N T X O P R O
   T C E K L J T X
   S Z R K J C O M

2. Put this puzzle in front of you and your child. With a pencil or marker, circle the words as you find them. The words go horizontally or vertically. Search for these words: BOOTS, COAT, COLD, HAT, MITTENS, SNOW, SNOWMAN, WINTER

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• Did you find this puzzle easy or hard?
• Can you think of other winter words?
• Let's make up a new puzzle with your words.

Useful information:

While you are having fun together, this activity provides experiences for developing concepts related to alphabet awareness and reading.