Stick around because I have an easy Mother’s Day activity for kids and adults. In this post, you’ll find a Mother’s Day word scramble that’s perfect for all ages. It’s great for family get-togethers, classroom fun, or just a quiet afternoon at home. And, of course, the only thing you have to do is simply print it out and start the fun. So grab a pencil, gather your friends and family, and see who can unscramble the words the fastest.
How to Play a Word Scramble
Playing a word scramble is easy. Look at each scrambled word and figure out the correct Mother’s Day-related word. If you’re stuck, a good trick is to write out the letters in a different order or say them out loud. If that doesn’t help, think of words that are related to Mother’s Day. You can play solo, race against a friend, or even set a timer to make it more challenging.
Tips for Solving Word Scrambles Faster
Stuck on a scrambled word? Try looking for common letter combos like “th,” “ing,” “ed,” “ly,” or “un” — they pop up in lots of words. Another helpful trick is to focus on vowels first since most words follow a vowel pattern. Look for common vowel pairs like “oa” (like boat), “ea” (like beach), “ai” (like paint), and “ou” (like house).
If you’re still stuck, try mixing up the letters by writing them in a different order — sometimes, that’s all it takes to spot the answer. And if nothing’s working, take a quick break and come back with fresh eyes — it really does help! Oh, and don’t worry if you’re still stumped. I’ve included the answer key, just in case.
Supplies Needed for the Word Scramble
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The supplies needed for the word scramble printable are simple. All you need is the printable and a few optional items:
- The Mother’s Day word scramble
- Optional dry-erase markers
- Optional dry-erase pocket sleeves are great if you do not have the option to laminate them and you would like to reuse the printable.
- Optional laminating machine
You can laminate this yourself at home, and if you do not have one, I’ve included a laminating machine, which is a good option. The best part of doing that is that you can reuse this printable multiple times, saving you money. If that is the case, make sure to have some dry-erase markers on hand.
If you decide to laminate this printable, you can hole punch it and add it to a binder with other fun printable activities.
Looking for more Mother’s Day printable activities? Take a look at these:
- Printable Mother’s Day Word Search for Classroom or Home
- Make Mom Smile with This Adorable ‘All About My Mom’ Printable
- Mother’s Day How Many Words Can You Make Game
If you are looking for more word scrambles, look here.
Download the Printable
Click the PDF link at the bottom of the post to download the printable. Print as many as you like, and let the fun begin. The printable is meant to be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper.
This printable is for personal and classroom use only. Feel free to print as many copies as you’d like, but please don’t share or sell the files. If someone else wants a copy, send them to this post to download it. Thanks for your support!
Get your copy of the Mother’s Day word scramble here.
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