Thanksgiving word search
Fifteen harvest and gratitude words.
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Longer lists give you a different puzzle each time.
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How to make a Thanksgiving word search
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Pick a difficulty, or the number of bingo cards.
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Edit the word list if you like.
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Tap “New puzzle” until you like the layout.
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Download the PDF (word searches and mazes include an answer key) and print.
About this printable
Fifteen Thanksgiving words, from turkey, pumpkin and cranberry to grateful, thankful and family, in a grid that changes each time. Choose easy (across and down), medium (with diagonals) or hard (every direction).
An answer key page shows every word highlighted, so it’s quick to check at the table or in class.
What’s included
- Words: Turkey, Pumpkin, Harvest, Grateful, Family, Corn, Autumn, Leaves, Feast, Cranberry, Potatoes, Gravy, Thankful, November, Pie.
Tips
- Hand it out while the meal is being served.
- Ask each child to say what they’re thankful for after finding “thankful”.
- Add family names to the word list for fun.
About the festival
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a national holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. A law signed on 26 December 1941 fixed that date; families traditionally share a harvest meal and give thanks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many words does each level use?
Easy 8, medium 12 and hard all 15.
Can I change the words?
Yes. Edit the list, one word per line.
Is there a version with pictures for younger kids?
Try the Thanksgiving activity sheets, which include a picture I spy and a maze.
Can I use these in a classroom?
Yes. Print as many copies as your class needs. Please don’t resell the designs.