If you are looking for a fun Thanksgiving themed activity for a family gathering, classroom party or something to do with your kids during Thanksgiving break, this free printable word search is a perfect choice!
We love holiday themed games and crafts! This Thanksgiving scattegories is always a hit during our family Thanksgiving celebration and these dot marker Thanksgiving printable pages would be a perfect addition to any celebration.
Thsi word search has become a fun little tradition for us each November. It’s the perfect quiet activity for when we all need to slow down a bit between the excitement of fall and the start of the holidays.
About This Thanksgiving Word Search
We kept kids in mind when creating this (no backward or diagonal words here!). With all the words arranged vertically or horizontally it offers an easy to moderate challenge, perfect for elementary aged kids.
This printable word search puzzle has 15 Thanksgiving themed words in the word bank. This would be a great opportunity to talk about the first Thanksgiving, you could even make this Blessing snack mix as another opportunity to talk about why we celebrate this holiday!
Ways To Use This Crossword Puzzle
Here are some fun ways to use this printable during the Thanksgiving season:
- Traveling for the holidays- This would be a great car activity to keep kids busy on the drive or flight.
- Make it a group game– Divide into teams and see who can find a word, or finish the puzzle, first.
- Quiet time activity- Include it in your stash of things to give to your child when they need some down time after the big family celebration.
Why We Love This Activity
- Supports spelling skills
- Helps with word recognition
- When played with a partner can be a great way to build cooperative play skills
Ways To Use This In The Classroom
- Use as a quiet, independent activity for kids who finish work early
- Make it a whole class challenge to promote teamwork
- Add to your indoor recess rotation when the weather turns chilly
- Use it as a buddy activity, pairing older and younger students together
- Include it in your Thanksgiving classroom party festivities
- Use it to supplement a Thanksgiving unit or themed learning week
Free Thanksgiving Word Search Printable For Kids
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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I hope you enjoy it, happy Thanksgiving!