Back to school word search
15-word Back to School word search, medium (across, down and diagonal) · 1 page + answer key
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A word search is a calm first-day activity: everyone can start right away, nobody needs instructions repeated, and you get a few minutes to take attendance. This one hides 15 words from a 30-word school bank (backpack, crayons, sharpener, scissors, library, recess, playground, principal, homework, schedule) across, down and diagonally.
Homeschool families can use it on their own first day, too; the words cover school supplies and routines that apply at the kitchen table as well as in a classroom. For a getting-to-know-you twist, choose My own words and mix in the names of everyone in the class or co-op.
Tips for using it
- Have kids circle the supplies they already packed, then make a list of anything missing.
- Use the puzzle as a quiet warm-up while you check in supply lists.
Variations
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What grade is this back to school word search for?
On Medium it suits grades 2 to 5. Switch to Easy for kindergarten and 1st grade, or Hard for middle school.
Can I put my students' names in the puzzle?
Yes. Choose My own words and type each name on its own line. Up to 50 words fit, and the grid grows to fit the longest name.