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Kids Thanksgiving Word Search

20 kids thanksgiving word searches for young children learning to read and spell.

Kids word searches use a small 10×10 grid with only short words (3–6 letters) hidden across and down, printed with extra-large letters.

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Puzzle guide

About kids thanksgiving word search puzzles

What they are

Kids Thanksgiving word searches use a 10×10 grid with big letters and ten short words such as PIE, ROLLS, ACORN, GRAVY and FEAST. All the words read across or down, so young children can manage without help.

How to play

Read each word together, spot its first letter, then look right or down for the rest. Draw a little autumn leaf next to each word on the list once it is found.

Tips

Start with PIE, which is short and familiar. Talking about what your family is thankful for as you search keeps young solvers engaged and fits the spirit of the day.

Who they suit

These suit children aged four to seven, preschool Thanksgiving crafts, and the youngest guests at the table. Each child can colour their finished grid and use it as a placemat at the holiday meal.

Printing

Kids Thanksgiving puzzles print one to a page in big type; a brown or orange crayon makes them feel seasonal. Answers print separately.

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Thanksgiving riddles to go with your word search

A word search trains your eye for patterns; a riddle trains your mind to see the trick. Here are a few riddles with answers, then more brain games from the club.

I have hands but I cannot clap. What am I?

Reveal answer

The answer is

A clock

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What has many keys but cannot open a single lock?

Reveal answer

The answer is

A piano

Answer and details

What gets wetter the more it dries?

Reveal answer

The answer is

A towel

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