Free printable PDFs · Answer keys included
Winter Word Search Worksheets
Snow days, indoor recess and the long stretch of January all call for a puzzle that works for any classroom, whatever holidays your families celebrate. These winter word searches stick to the season itself: snowman, mittens, icicle, blizzard, penguin and hot cocoa.
Choose the level by grade. The easy puzzle is a small grid with words running only across and down, sized for kindergarten and first grade readers. The medium puzzle adds diagonals, and the hard one mixes every direction, including backward words, for older students who want a challenge. Print the PDF on Letter paper; the answer key is the last page.
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Download PDF: Easy · K–1st gradeEasy · K–1st grade
10×10 grid · 6 words · answer key
Download PDF: Medium · 2nd–3rd gradeMedium · 2nd–3rd grade
12×12 grid · 10 words · answer key
Download PDF: Hard · 4th–5th gradeHard · 4th–5th grade
15×15 grid · 15 words · answer key
Winter Word Search FAQ
Are these Winter word search puzzles free to print?
Yes. All three Winter word search puzzles are free printable PDFs, with no sign-up and no watermark. Download one and print as many copies as your class or family needs, on Letter paper.
Are there easy and hard versions?
Yes. The easy puzzle is a 10×10 grid with words only across and down, for kindergarten and 1st grade. The medium one adds diagonal words for 2nd and 3rd grade, and the hard one is a 15×15 grid with words in every direction, even backward, for 4th and 5th grade.
Do they come with answer keys?
Yes. Every PDF ends with an answer key on its own page, with each hidden word marked, so you can check work quickly or let early finishers check their own. The puzzle page stays clean for students.
Can I make my own Winter word search?
Yes. Open the word search generator with the Winter words already filled in. Add your own words or take some out, pick a grade and grid size, and print it with its answer key. It's free, with no limit.