Grades 1–2
Toys Word Search
Twelve toys and games, from blocks to a yo-yo, hidden across and down in an 11 by 11 grid.
Classroom activity · Word search puzzles
Breakfast Foods Word Search
Eggs, toast, waffles and oatmeal: ten breakfast words across and down in a 10 by 10 grid.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Topic
- Word search puzzles
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Word recognition, Spelling, Visual scanning, Topic vocabulary
What kids do
“Find the 10 breakfast foods. The words go across or down.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Find these 10 words · Words go across → or down ↓.
Words on this sheet
baconbagelcerealeggsjamjuicemilkoatmealtoastwaffle
Teacher tip
Talk about favorite breakfasts before kids search.
How to use it
- Have kids cross off each word on the list as they find it.
- Give a highlighter so found words stand out.
- Keep a few copies in an early finisher bin so they are always ready.
Watch for
Kids who struggle to track rows. Let them use a ruler or a finger to guide their eyes.
Talk about it
- Which of these words can you use in a sentence?
- What was the trickiest part? How did you get past it?
Take it further
Use the word list for a quick spelling or writing activity.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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