Easy School Word Search for Kids Ages 5–7
A back to school word search: books, pens and bags for the youngest, pencils, homework and the library next, and geography, calculators and timetables for older pupils. A gentle first-day activity and a good fit for early finishers.
Your own words · add a name · answer sheet included · instant printable PDF
12 School words for an easy word search
The easy level is for ages 5–7: a 9 × 9 grid with big letters, and short words that only run across and down. Each puzzle hides 8 of these; a class set draws a different selection for every copy.
- 1.Book
- 2.Pen
- 3.Desk
- 4.Bag
- 5.Maths
- 6.Read
- 7.Class
- 8.Ruler
- 9.Glue
- 10.Paint
- 11.Bell
- 12.Lunch
Ideas for using it
- Use it on the first day back, while the class settles.
- Put the names of everyone in the class into a class set.
- Keep a pile for early finishers.
- Swap in this week's spelling words: it works with any list.
For a class or a party
A class set gives every child their own puzzle in the same design, 10 to 35 of them, each with a different grid and all the answer sheets. €9.90 for the whole set.
Make a class set →Make your School word search
It opens with these words at the easy level. Change anything, add a name, pick a background, and download the PDF the moment you pay.
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Questions
- What words are in the easy School word search?
- Book, Pen, Desk, Bag, Maths and more: all 12 are listed on this page. Each puzzle hides 8 of them, and you can change the number. The easy level is for ages 5–7: a 9 × 9 grid with big letters, and short words that only run across and down.
- Can I use my own words?
- Yes. The puzzle starts with these words, and you can change any of them, add more, or paste your own list, such as this week's spelling words, before you download it.
- Is there an answer sheet?
- Yes, every puzzle comes with its answer sheet, each word ringed, on its own page.
- How do I print it?
- You get a landscape PDF at the paper size you choose, A4 or US Letter for most, which prints at home or at any print shop.
- Can I make one for a whole class?
- Yes, with a class set: 10 to 35 puzzles in one design, each with its own grid so no one can copy, and every answer sheet, for €9.90.