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Fall word search for kids
15-word Fall word search, medium (across, down and diagonal) · 1 page + answer key
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This fall word search hides 15 autumn words in a 13 × 13 grid, drawn from a bank of 28: leaves, acorn, orchard, cider, hayride, squirrel, migrate, geese, pinecone, gourd and the September equinox, the day fall officially begins. Words run across, down and diagonally.
Because it isn't tied to one holiday, a fall puzzle works from the first cool week of September through Thanksgiving break. Pair it with a nature walk: find the words in the puzzle, then go find the real thing (an acorn, a pinecone, a maple leaf) outside. A few words, like migrate and hibernate, are good openers for a quick science talk about how animals get ready for winter.
Tips for using it
- After the puzzle, have kids write one sentence using two of the words they found.
- Collect real leaves, acorns and pinecones and tape them next to the matching words.
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When does fall start?
In the Northern Hemisphere, astronomical fall begins at the September equinox, usually on September 22 or 23, and ends at the December solstice. Meteorologists count fall as September, October and November.
What's the difference between this and the Halloween word search?
This one sticks to the season itself (harvest, leaves, apples, weather and animals) so you can use it all autumn. The Halloween puzzles focus on costumes, candy and spooky characters.