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Kindergarten word scramble (printable)

A first word scramble for kindergarten: twelve three- and four-letter words, first letter kept in place, with a word bank to copy from.

Kindergarten Word Scramble

12 words · clues · first-letter hints · word bank

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Kindergarten Word Scramble

NameDate

  1. CTAPet that says meow
  2. DGOPet that barks
  3. SNUBright and yellow in the sky
  4. HTAYou wear it on your head
  5. BSUBig yellow ride to school
  6. PGIPink farm animal
  7. CPUYou drink from it
  8. BDEYou sleep in it
  9. RDEColor of a fire truck
  10. FHSIIt swims in water
  11. GATOFarm animal with a beard that says "maa"
  12. SARTIt twinkles at night

Word bank

  • BED
  • BUS
  • CAT
  • CUP
  • DOG
  • FISH
  • GOAT
  • HAT
  • PIG
  • RED
  • STAR
  • SUN

Kindergarten Word Scramble — Answer key

  1. CTACATPet that says meow
  2. DGODOGPet that barks
  3. SNUSUNBright and yellow in the sky
  4. HTAHATYou wear it on your head
  5. BSUBUSBig yellow ride to school
  6. PGIPIGPink farm animal
  7. CPUCUPYou drink from it
  8. BDEBEDYou sleep in it
  9. RDEREDColor of a fire truck
  10. FHSIFISHIt swims in water
  11. GATOGOATFarm animal with a beard that says "maa"
  12. SARTSTARIt twinkles at night

About this kindergarten word scramble

Every word in this kindergarten word scramble has its letters shuffled so that at most a third stay in place, and no jumble is left the same as its answer. The first letter of each word is kept in place as a hint for early readers. Each scrambled word has a short clue, and the worksheet prints on one page with the answer key on the next. To solve it online, click Play online, type each answer on its line and press Check answers.

The same words are also a kindergarten crossword puzzle — use the scramble as a warm-up and the crossword as the main activity.

Ways to use it

  • Turn on the word bank so children can copy the letters
  • Solve together on the board first
  • Use the play-online mode on a tablet with a grown-up

How to print or save as PDF

  1. Click Print / PDF above the worksheet.
  2. Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
  3. Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet, page 2 is the answer key.

FAQ

Is this kindergarten word scramble free?

Yes. The worksheet and its answer key are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for classroom, home or party use.

How hard is this kindergarten word scramble?

Ages 4–6. Each of the 12 words has a short clue, and the first letter stays in place as a hint, and a word bank lists all the answers.

Where are the answers?

Click Answer key above the worksheet, or print it: the answer key comes out on page 2.

Can I make my own version?

Yes. Click Customize to open these words in the free word scramble maker, change the list, add or remove hints and print it. Click New layout there for a fresh shuffle.

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