Printable beach word search

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About beach word search

Kids will love this free printable beach-themed word search puzzle. Use this fun activity to keep kids entertained this summer.

This game features 20 beach-related words, such as sand, sunscreen, boat, seashell, waves, deckchair, and more. Kids will have lots of fun searching for hidden words.

Word searches are not only entertaining, but they also help train kids’ memory and problem-solving skills, and they also improve their concentration.

You might want to pair this game with other beach-themed activities.

Simply download and print this word search. You will find the download link at the bottom of this post. Enjoy!

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Words to find

This word search includes 20 hidden words:

Beach
Boat
Bucket
Crab
Deckchair
Fish
Lifeguard
Sand
Seagull
Seashell
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Swimming
Swimsuit
Tan
Towel
Umbrella
Water
Waves

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 are also small images of seashells for children to color in. For another beach-related activity, try this printable beach word scramble or these printable beach color by number pages.

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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Printable beach word search

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.

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