Easter crossword puzzle

Lists the answers to choose from. Great for grades K–3.
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10-word Easter crossword puzzle with a word bank and answer key · 1 page + answer key

NameDateCrosswordEaster Crossword PuzzleWrite the answer to each clue in the boxes: 4 across, 6 down. Use the word bank forhelp.12345678910ACROSS4.Baby ducks (9)6.The people you are related to (6)8.People walking together in a celebration (6)10.Decorated and hidden for a hunt (4)DOWN1.Small, chewy, bean-shaped candies (5, 5)2.A young rabbit (5)3.A soft, pale color (6)5.A baby chicken (5)7.Easter often falls in this month, sometimes inMarch (5)9.Colored liquid used to color eggs (3)Word bankAPRILBUNNYCHICKDUCKLINGSDYEEGGSFAMILYJELLY BEANSPARADEPASTELedulist.com/worksheets/puzzles/crossword/easterFree printables, plus learning programs scholarships can pay for

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This Easter crossword keeps it short and sweet: 10 words such as basket, bunny, chick, hatch, bonnet and dye, each with a one-line clue and a word bank to match against. It's sized for younger kids at an Easter gathering or Sunday school class, grades 1 to 3.

Easter 2027 falls on March 28, earlier than usual, so plan spring activities ahead. Families who want faith-based clues can open the crossword puzzle maker, choose My own words and add entries like "tomb: Where Jesus was laid after he died" alongside the springtime ones.

Tips for using it

  • Hide the crossword in a plastic egg for older kids who've outgrown candy.
  • Read each clue aloud for kids who are still learning to read.

Questions

What age is the Easter crossword for?

Grades 1 to 3 with the word bank. Raise the word count and turn off the bank for older kids.

Why does Easter's date change?

Western churches celebrate Easter on the first Sunday after the first full moon on or after March 21, so it moves between March 22 and April 25.