What’s inside
Printable forest animal crossword puzzles for kids in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade. Three themed crosswords with written clues and a word bank at the bottom of each page, so kids can spell each answer, read the clues and fill the grid across and down. The three pages step up from Easy to Medium to Challenging, and each one has its own answer page, so kids can check their work or a grown-up can mark it in seconds.
Who it is for
Made for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders (about ages 7 to 10). The forest animal theme keeps it fun while kids build spelling, vocabulary and reading clues. Along the way they meet forest animal words such as Wolf, Raccoon, Moose, Nest, Leaves, Mushroom.
Ideas for using it
- A literacy center
- A vocabulary review at the end of a themed week
- A quiet-time puzzle
Print at 100% on US Letter paper (A4 works with “Fit to page”). There is a black and white version too if you want to save colored ink.
