High-Frequency Words Word Search for 2nd Graders

High-Frequency Words Set 2 word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this high-frequency words puzzle set for my 1st and 2nd graders during our reading unit. The kids had mastered the first set of sight words but still needed practice with the next most common ones. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like would, could, should, every, over, think, walk, talk, because, through, thought, though, before, after, both, right, light, might, night, write, been, great, near, far, open, close, example, sentence, own, and world. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the next tier of high-frequency words finally stick.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about how to spell "through" versus "thought." The crossword I use for partners. I added a couple simple star and notebook drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 1st through 3rd grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers pick one word and use it in a sentence on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.