Thanksgiving word search puzzle worksheet activity

Thanksgiving word search puzzle worksheet activity

Thanksgiving Word Search – Gobble Up the Fun!

I created this 2-page word search for my 3rd grade class when they were buzzing about turkey day. Students hunt for 24 festive terms like "pilgrim," "harvest," and "stuffing" hidden in all directions—just like finding hidden treats at the kids' table! The class cheered when someone found "napkin"—suddenly everyone was pretending to wipe gravy off their chins!

What’s Inside:
✔ 2 printable pages (word search + answer key)
✔ Bonus "I’m Thankful For..." activity (use found words in gratitude sentences)
✔ Festive clipart (turkeys, cornucopias, pumpkin pies)

Teacher Tale:
“A student shouted ‘CRANBERRY!’ and our entire class spontaneously started the ‘Jell-O wiggle’—best brain break ever!” – Ms. R., 2nd Grade

Perfect For:
• November morning work
• Thanksgiving party games
• Social studies units on traditions

Sample Words:

• family

• football

• gratitude

Teacher Hack:
Serve “Word Snacks”—goldfish for "fish" (Wait… that’s not right—but they’ll eat anything!).