Thankgiving Word Searches (PDF)
ELA, Language Development, Vocabulary, Spelling, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Thanksgiving, Holidays, Holiday & Seasonal
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Wordsearch Series
This wordsearch series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of wordsearches is built around a clear vocabulary theme, helping students develop word recognition, improve spelling, and boost topic-related understanding through engaging visual puzzles. Every wordsearch also includes a fun hidden shape for students to guess—adding an interactive twist to traditional vocabulary practice.
These wordsearches are student-friendly, classroom-ready, and perfect for integrating into literacy warmups, seasonal units, fast-finisher tasks, or home learning extensions. Each puzzle reinforces themed vocabulary in a playful, structured format that keeps learners motivated.
Thanksgiving Crosswords Word List
1. Thanksgiving Feast
Turkey, Pie, Stuffing, Cranberry, Potato, Gravy, Corn, Dinner
2. Being Thankful
Thank, Love, Happy, Family, Friend, Home, Share, Hug
3. Thanksgiving Traditions
Parade, Football, Table, Candle, Prayer, Toast, Bake, Festival
4. Autumn Season
Fall, Leaf, Orange, Brown, Cool, Wind, Scarf, Acorn
5. Pilgrims and Native Americans
Pilgrim, Ship, Harvest, Feast, Corn, Hut, Drum, Trade
6. Thanksgiving Fun
Laugh, Sing, Clap, Play, Jump, Run, Smile, Cheer
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How to Use These Wordsearches
These wordsearches are ideal for:
Morning work or early finisher bins
Vocabulary centers or anchor activities
Holiday or seasonal review lessons
Independent literacy stations or take-home enrichment
Each puzzle includes a themed word list and a shaped grid for students to complete. Word directions may vary (horizontal, vertical, diagonal), and answer keys are included for easy checking. Optional vocabulary challenges or writing tasks can be added to extend the learning experience.
Whether you're reviewing key vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or offering fun literacy practice, these wordsearches provide a flexible and engaging tool to support vocabulary growth in grades 2–5.
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Themed Word Search Links
Addition
Animals
Around the Home
Birthday
Candy
Christmas
Cinco de Mayo
Clothes
Colors
Days and Months
Division
Earth Day
Easter
Easy Word Searches
Fall
Father's Day
Food
Geography (Set 1)
Geography (Set 2)
Geography (Set 3)
Graduation
Health
History (Set 1)
History (Set 2)
History (Set 3)
Human Body
Kindness
Life Skills
Mother's Day
Multiplication
Science Word Searches (Set 1)
Science Word Searches (Set 2)
Science Word Searches (Set 3)
Shapes
Social Skills
Spring
Sports
St. Patrick's Day
Subtraction
Summer
Thanksgiving
Transport
Valentine's Day
Winter
Wordsearches in Depth
Structure
Each wordsearch is crafted around a focused sub-theme and includes a visual puzzle shaped like a related object (e.g., balloon, gift, snowman). Students complete each puzzle using the provided themed word list, strengthening both content knowledge and spelling skills in a highly engaging format.
Each completed set includes:
A shaped wordsearch puzzle with 10 vocabulary words
A student instruction guide with search directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
An answer key for teacher support or student self-checking
A Did You Know? fact connected to the theme for enrichment or discussion
Themes Included
The wordsearches cover a wide range of fun, age-appropriate themes, including:
Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day)
Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Number Words)
Everyday Topics (e.g., Animals, Weather, School)
Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Kindness)
Each topic is selected to reflect students’ real-life experiences and interests while reinforcing literacy skills and content understanding in a playful, visual way.
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