Animal Word Search for Kids

All 13 Animal Word Search for Kids, One by One

Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one. 8 of them belong to a smaller theme and are described there instead.

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   1. Picture Word Search: Farm Animals

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   2. Picture Word Search: Pets

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   3. Picture Word Search: Under the Sea

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   4. Picture Word Search: Bugs

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   5. Ocean Animals Word Search

   A free printable ocean animals word search for kids: 12 words hidden across, down and diagonally in a 12 by 12 grid, from shrimp to seal. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.

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   6. Farm Word Search

   A free printable farm word search for kids: 12 words hidden across, down and diagonally in a 12 by 12 grid, from corn to hen. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.

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   7. Zoo Animals Word Search

   A free printable zoo animals word search for kids: 12 words hidden across, down and diagonally in a 12 by 12 grid, from zebra to hippo. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.

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   8. Insects and Bugs Word Search

   A free printable insects and bugs word search for kids: 12 words hidden across, down and diagonally in a 12 by 12 grid, from moth to fly. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. First graders can do it on their own once they know the strategy at the top of the page.

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   9. Dinosaurs Word Search

   A free printable dinosaurs word search for kids: 12 words hidden across, down and diagonally in a 12 by 12 grid, from roar to rex. The answer key on page 2 marks every word in color. It matches first grade goals, roughly ages 6 to 7.

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    10. Hard Zoo Animals Word Search

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    11. Hard Ocean Animals Word Search

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    12. Hard Dinosaurs Word Search

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    13. Hard Insects and Bugs Word Search

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Tips for coloring Animal Word Search for Kids

• Ask which animals live on a farm, in the sea or in a zoo before you start: sorting helps memory.
• For pre-readers, point at the picture and say the first sound of the word.

Fun facts about Animal Word Search for Kids

• An octopus has three hearts and blue blood.
• A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance.

Fun ways to use your printables

• Act out each animal when you find it.
• Pick one animal from the list and find three facts about it.

How to print

Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.