Easy 2nd grade word search
11 × 11 grid · 10 words · across and down
2nd Grade Word Search
NameDate
- BOTH
- COLD
- FIRST
- FOUND
- GREEN
- MANY
- PULL
- RIGHT
- UPON
- VERY
2nd Grade Word Search — Answer key
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2nd Grade word search (free printable)
A second grade word search with 19 sight words that are tricky to spell, including BECAUSE, WHICH, THEIR and WRITE. Finding them letter by letter in the grid reinforces correct spelling in a low-pressure way.
- Ages 7–8
- 19 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Medium 2nd grade word search
14 × 14 grid · 19 words · across, down and diagonal
2nd Grade Word Search
NameDate
- ALWAYS
- AROUND
- BECAUSE
- BEFORE
- BOTH
- COLD
- FIRST
- FOUND
- GREEN
- MANY
- PULL
- RIGHT
- SLEEP
- THEIR
- THOSE
- UPON
- VERY
- WHICH
- WRITE
2nd Grade Word Search — Answer key
About this 2nd grade word search
This free 2nd grade word search hides 19 words in two printable grids: a easy 11 × 11 version (across and down) and a medium 14 × 14 version (across, down and diagonal). Each puzzle prints on one page with the answer key on the next, and both can be played online.
Looking for a specific age? See word searches for 7 year olds — three more puzzles sized for that age.
Word list
ALWAYS, AROUND, BECAUSE, BEFORE, BOTH, COLD, FIRST, FOUND, GREEN, MANY, PULL, RIGHT, SLEEP, THEIR, THOSE, UPON, VERY, WHICH, WRITE
Ways to use it
- Use the medium version as an early-finisher activity.
- Pick five words and spell them aloud without looking.
- Pair it with a spelling test review on Thursday.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 19 (longest: BECAUSE, 7 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 11 × 11 grid, 10 words, across and down |
| Medium version | 14 × 14 grid, 19 words, across, down and diagonal |
| Recommended for | Ages 7–8 |
| Answer key | Yes — on page 2 when printed |
| Formats | Print, PDF (via your browser's print dialog), PNG, play online |
How to print or save as PDF
- Click Print / PDF under the version you want.
- Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
- Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the puzzle, page 2 is the answer key.
FAQ
Is this 2nd grade word search free to print?
Yes. Both versions and their answer keys are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for home, classroom or party use. No sign-up is needed.
What age is this 2nd grade word search for?
Ages 7–8. The easy version (11 × 11, across and down) suits newer solvers; the medium version (14 × 14, across, down and diagonal) is more challenging.
Where is the answer key?
Click Answer key under either puzzle to see it on screen. When you print, the answer key comes out on its own page after the puzzle.
Can I change the words?
Yes. Click Customize to open this exact puzzle in the free word search maker, where you can add or remove words, change the grid size and difficulty, and print your own version.