Easy Crossword Puzzles for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 24 free printables
Easy printable crossword puzzles for kids ages 4 to 8: the ten picture crosswords and fourteen easy word crosswords for grades 1 and 2.
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About these printables
The word crosswords have ten answers of three to nine letters, clues that are one short sentence (You hear with these. A shape with three sides.), big boxes and a word bank with every answer.
Themes: animals, food, weather, the ocean, body parts, school, colors and shapes, the farm, transportation, fall, Halloween, spring, Christmas and Santa's workshop. They are a good first step before the bigger grades 3 to 5 puzzles.
At a glance
- Pages
- 24 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 3 to 8
- Levels
- Pre-K to Grade 2
- Answer keys
- on page 2 of every PDF
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Complete pack
- all 24 pages in one PDF, free with an email sign-up
- Price
- free; every single page downloads with no sign-up
Easy Crossword Puzzles for Kids, One by One
A closer look at the pages that belong to this collection itself. The other pages in the gallery above are described on their own theme pages, linked from each card.
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1. Easy Food Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about food from breakfast to dinner: fruit, bread, soup, honey and pizza. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
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2. Easy Weather Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about weather words: sunshine, rain, snow, wind, storms and rainbows. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
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3. Easy Body Parts Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about body parts: what we see, hear, smell, walk and brush with. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
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4. Easy School Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about school things: pencils, crayons, books, recess and lunch. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
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5. Easy Colors and Shapes Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about colors and shapes: the colors of things around us, sides and points. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
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6. Easy Transportation Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about ways to get around: on roads, rails, water and in the sky. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
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7. Easy Fall Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about fall fun: leaves, acorns, apple cider and pumpkins. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
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8. Easy Spring Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about spring outside: tulips, seeds, nests, bees, kites and puddles. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank.
Tips for coloring Easy Crossword Puzzles for Kids
- Let your child read the word bank aloud first; it makes the clues easier to match.
- If a word does not fit, check the crossing letters: one of them is probably spelled differently.
- Do one puzzle a week on the same theme you are reading about in class.
Fun facts about Easy Crossword Puzzles for Kids
- Every easy crossword has ten words and a word bank with all ten answers.
- Crossing words share a letter, so a crossword checks its own spelling: a wrong letter makes the crossing word wrong too.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Write your own clue for one of the answers and see if a friend can guess it.
- Pick one answer and draw it in the margin.
- Sort the answers by how many letters they have.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What makes these crosswords easy?
Short everyday words, clues that point to one answer, a word bank with every answer and larger boxes. The picture crosswords go one step further and use a picture instead of a written clue.
How long does an easy crossword take?
About 10 to 15 minutes for a first or second grader. Reading the clues aloud together the first time makes it faster and more fun.
Are the crossword puzzles free?
Yes. Every puzzle is a free PDF for US Letter paper (it also prints on A4) with the answer key on page 2. No signup and no email; print as many as you need for home, homeschool or a classroom.