Crossword puzzles are a quiet way to practice spelling, vocabulary and reading clues. Each free set below has three puzzles that step up from Easy to Medium to Challenging, all on one theme, with full answer keys.
Free crosswords for grades 2 to 4
Easter Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Easter-themed printable crossword puzzles for kids at three levels, with kid-friendly clues, a word bank on the easy puzzle and full answer keys. Color…
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Spring Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Spring-themed printable crossword puzzles for kids at three levels, with kid-friendly clues, a word bank on the easy puzzle and full answer keys. Color…
View Printable: Spring Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Fall Crossword Sample (Grades 2-4)
Try two Fall crosswords: an easier puzzle with a word bank and a second puzzle with written clues.
View Printable: Fall Crossword Sample (Grades 2-4)
Friendly Halloween Crossword Sample (Grades 2-4)
Two Halloween crosswords, including one with a word bank, plus two answer pages. Color and black-and-white options.
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Arctic Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Arctic sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Bugs Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Bugs sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Christmas Around the World Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Christmas Around the World sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Christmas Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Christmas sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Community Helpers Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Community Helpers sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Dinosaur Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Dinosaurs sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Farm Animals Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Farm Animals sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Forest Animals Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Forest Animals sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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New Year Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
New Year sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Ocean Friends Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Ocean Friends sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Space Adventure Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Space Adventure sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Thanksgiving sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Transport Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Transport sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Valentine’s Day Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Valentine's Day sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
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Weather Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Weather sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
View Printable: Weather Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Winter Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)
Winter sample: one Easy crossword and its answer page.
View Printable: Winter Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4)What is in each set
- Three crossword puzzles: Easy, Medium and Challenging
- Short, clear clues written for 7 to 10 year olds
- A word bank on the easier puzzles
- Answer keys, in color and in black and white
Picture crosswords for early learners
These large-print sets use pictures as clues, so kids who are just starting to read can solve them too. Checkout for these sets opens soon. Open any set and leave your email in the form on its page, and we will tell you the day it is ready.
Arctic Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Arctic-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
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Bugs Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Bugs-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Bugs Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Christmas Around the World Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Christmas Around the World-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color…
View Printable: Christmas Around the World Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Christmas Crossword Puzzles Large Print for Seniors
Printable Christmas crossword puzzles for seniors in large print: 3 Christmas crosswords, with answer keys.
View Printable: Christmas Crossword Puzzles Large Print for Seniors
Christmas Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Christmas-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Christmas Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Community Helpers Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Community Helpers-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: Community Helpers Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Dinosaur Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Dinosaur-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Dinosaur Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Easter Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Easter-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Easter Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Fall Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Fall-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Fall Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Farm Animals Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Farm Animals-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: Farm Animals Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Forest Animals Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Forest Animals-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: Forest Animals Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Friendly Halloween Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Friendly Halloween-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: Friendly Halloween Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Halloween Crossword Puzzles Large Print for Seniors
3 large-print Halloween crosswords with separate answers: a 6-page US Letter PDF for seniors and anyone who prefers larger type. Paid set; coming soon.
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New Year Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
New Year-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: New Year Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Ocean Friends Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Ocean Friends-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: Ocean Friends Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Space Adventure Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Space Adventure-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: Space Adventure Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Spring Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Spring-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Spring Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzles Large Print for Seniors
Printable Thanksgiving crossword puzzles for seniors in large print: 3 Thanksgiving crosswords, with answer keys.
View Printable: Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzles Large Print for Seniors
Thanksgiving Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Thanksgiving-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Thanksgiving Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Transport Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Transport-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Transport Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Valentine’s Day Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Valentine's Day-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black…
View Printable: Valentine’s Day Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Weather Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Weather-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Weather Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Winter Crossword Puzzles Large Print for Seniors
Printable winter crossword puzzles for seniors in large print: 3 winter crosswords, with answer keys.
View Printable: Winter Crossword Puzzles Large Print for Seniors
Winter Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)
Winter-themed picture crosswords in extra-large print for early learners: every clue is a picture. Three puzzles with answer keys, in color and black &…
View Printable: Winter Picture Crosswords Large Print (Early Learners)Questions parents and teachers ask
Are these crossword puzzles free?
The Grades 2-4 sets in the first list are free to download and print. See our license for the details.
What age are they for?
The free sets suit 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade, about ages 7 to 10. The picture crosswords are for ages 4 to 7.
How do I print them?
Open a set, click the download button and print the PDF. Print at 100% on US Letter paper; A4 works with “Fit to page”.
More word fun: word search puzzles. More for the same age: math worksheets for grades 1-4.
