Crossword Puzzles for Kids

Space Adventure Crossword Puzzles (Grades 2-4) – printable PDF cover

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

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.

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.