Easy kindergarten word search
10 × 10 grid · 10 words · across and down
Kindergarten Word Search
NameDate
- AND
- BIG
- BLUE
- CAN
- COME
- DOWN
- FIND
- HELP
- RED
- SEE
Kindergarten Word Search — Answer key
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Kindergarten word search (free printable)
A kindergarten word search built from 16 common sight words such as AND, SEE, PLAY and LOOK. The grids are small, the letters are big and words only run across or down, so new readers can practice sight words and left-to-right tracking.
- Ages 4–6
- 16 words
- 2 versions + answer keys
- Print · PDF · PNG · Play online
Medium kindergarten word search
12 × 12 grid · 16 words · across, down and diagonal
Kindergarten Word Search
NameDate
- AND
- BIG
- BLUE
- CAN
- COME
- DOWN
- FIND
- FUNNY
- HELP
- JUMP
- LOOK
- PLAY
- RED
- SEE
- THREE
- YELLOW
Kindergarten Word Search — Answer key
About this kindergarten word search
This free kindergarten word search hides 16 words in two printable grids: a easy 10 × 10 version (across and down) and a medium 12 × 12 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 5 year olds — three more puzzles sized for that age.
Word list
AND, BIG, BLUE, CAN, COME, DOWN, FIND, FUNNY, HELP, JUMP, LOOK, PLAY, RED, SEE, THREE, YELLOW
Ways to use it
- Read each word aloud together before searching.
- Highlight each word as it is found, then use it in a spoken sentence.
- Send it home as a sight-word practice page.
Puzzle facts
| Words | 16 (longest: YELLOW, 6 letters) |
|---|---|
| Easy version | 10 × 10 grid, 10 words, across and down |
| Medium version | 12 × 12 grid, 16 words, across, down and diagonal |
| Recommended for | Ages 4–6 |
| 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 kindergarten 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 kindergarten word search for?
Ages 4–6. The easy version (10 × 10, across and down) suits newer solvers; the medium version (12 × 12, 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.