Free printable Halloween word search
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About Halloween word search
This free printable Halloween word search puzzle will get kids excited about Halloween. Use it to keep kids entertained at a Halloween party or gathering, or when you need to keep them busy for a while.
You could pair this coloring page with other fun Halloween-themed activities.
Word searches are not only fun, but they also help improve spelling and vocabulary.
Simply download, print, and have fun! You will find the download link below. Enjoy!
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Words to find
This Halloween word search puzzle features 20 words for kids to find:
- Boo
- Candy
- Cobweb
- Costume
- Ghost
- Graveyard
- Haunted
- Monster
- Moon
- Night
- October
- Party
- Pumpkin
- Skeleton
- Spider
- Spooky
- Treat
- Trick
- Vampire
- Witch
All the words that have to be found are listed below the word search. Words are hidden horizontally, vertically, and diagonally (forward, or backward). Some words may share letters with another word.
The answer key to the game is also included in the download.
There is a full-color version and a black and white version, that kids can color in.
How to solve word search puzzles?
The goal of the game is to find all the words from the word list in the letter grid.
Begin by reading the words from the word list provided below the letter grid. Next, choose a word to find and scan the grid to find the word. Once you’ve found the word circle or highlight it. Then cross the word off the list and move on to the next one. It’s as simple as that!
Strategy tips to solve a word search puzzle
Use the following tips to solve word searches without wasting your time scanning the same parts of the grid several times.
- Scan each row and column. Start at the top left of the word search puzzle and scan each row of the letter grid back and forth to find the horizontal words. Next, scan each column up and down to find the vertical words. This strategy will help you find the majority of the words.
- Use a pen or finger. Run a pen or your finger along each line to help you search.
- Search for less-common letters. Seek out words that have unique letters in them, such as J, Q, X, Y, or Z. Then check the surrounding letters to see if the word you’re looking for is there.
- Search for double letters. If there is a word with double letters, search for letter pairs in the grid.
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Printable Halloween word search
Simply download the PDF file and print it at home or at your local print shop. Print as many copies as you need.
Print on standard 8.5”×11″ paper (US Letter). To make the page more durable print on heavier-weight paper or cardstock.
If you want to make this activity reusable, you can laminate the page or place it in a dry-erase pocket and have the kids use dry-erase markers.
Looking for more printable word searches? You will find them HERE.
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