If you landed here, you probably came here looking for an Easter activity to do with kids. If that’s the case, this free Easter word search is the perfect way to keep them entertained. Kids can search for words like bunny, basket, and eggs while getting into the holiday spirit.
Whether using it at home, in the classroom, or as a quiet activity during Easter festivities, it’s a great way to keep little minds busy. So stick around to grab your printable and add a little extra fun to your Easter.
The Benefits of Word Searches
Word searches are not only fun but also good for learning. When you do a word search, you practice finding letters and words, which helps you get better at reading and spelling. You learn how words are spelled by looking at each letter, which is a fun way to learn, especially for young kids.
It also makes your eyes and brain work together to spot things quickly. Word searches can even help you learn new words and understand their meanings.
How to Play the Easter Word Search
Playing a word search is super easy and fun. First, look at the list of words you need to find. These words are hidden in a grid full of letters. Your job is to find each word by looking across, down, diagonally, or even backward. Some words might even share a letter.
Once you spot a word, circle or highlight it to show you found it. Keep going until you’ve found all the words on the list. If you get stuck, take your time and look carefully—you might see the word when you least expect it. And don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with an answer key, just in case you need it.
Tip: Focus on the first letter of the word you’re looking for. Scan the puzzle for that letter, and once you find it, check the letters around it to see if they match the rest of the word. Take your time and look carefully—you’ll spot the word before you know it.
Supplies Needed for the Word Search
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The supplies needed for the Easter word search printable are simple. All you need is the printable and a few other optional items:
- The Easter word search printable
- Pens or pencils
- 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 also laminate these yourself at home if you have a laminating machine available and if you don’t, I have linked one. The best part of doing that is that you can reuse this printable multiple times, saving you money. If that is the case, be 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 Easter printable activities, you might like:
- Easter Alphabet Game – A Fun Activity for the Whole Family
- How Many Words Can You Make? Fun Easter Word Game
- Simple and Fun Spring I Spy Printable to Keep Kids Busy
If you are looking for more word search printables, take a look here.
Download the Printable
Click the PDF link below to download the printable word search. Print as many as you like, and let the fun begin. This printable is meant to be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper. You can go to your local print shop if you don’t have a printer at home.
The printable is for classroom and personal use only. Get your copy of the printable here. You can find the answer key here if needed.
If you want to share the fun, the best way to share this Easter word search with others is to send them the link to this post instead of the link to the printable.
Let me know what you think of this—I’d love to know if you liked it.
