Printable back to school word search

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About back to school word search

This free printable back to school word search will help kids ease into a new school year.

This game includes 20 school-related words for players to find. There are such words as backpack, science, teacher, library, and more. Kids will have lots of fun trying to find all the hidden words.

Use this activity to entertain kids at home, and help them practice spelling and improve their vocabulary at the same time.

There are also images of different school-related items, that kids can color in after they are finished with the game.

You might want to pair this page with other school-themed printable activities.

Simply download and print the game. You will find the download link at the end of this post. Enjoy!

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Words to find

This word search contains 20 hidden words:

Answer
Assignment
Backpack
Blackboard
Bus
Calculator
Classroom
Desk
Grade
Gym
Homework
Lesson
Library
Lunch
Notebook
Principal
School
Science
Teacher
Test

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.

How to solve word search puzzles?

Word searches are pretty much straightforward. The goal of the game is to find all the words from the word list in the letter grid.

First of all, look at the word list provided below the letter grid. Next, choose a word to find. Scan the grid to find the word. Once you’ve found it circle or highlight the word. Then cross the word off the list and move on to the next one. It is that simple!

Strategy tips to solve a word search puzzle

Try 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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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 print on A4 paper select “Fit to page” in your printer settings.

To make the page more durable print on heavier-weight paper or cardstock.

Looking for more printable word searches? You will find them HERE.

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