Thanksgiving Word Search
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Wondering what to do to keep the kids entertained while waiting for dinner on Thanksgiving? How about a Thanksgiving Word Search game in addition to other Thanksgiving-themed games? This free 3-page printable (some families call it a Thanksgiving word find) has 34 holiday words to hunt for, and it fits beautifully at home, in the classroom, or in that quiet stretch before dessert.
At a glance: A free 3-page Thanksgiving word search with 34 holiday words to find. The PDF is sent to your inbox when you sign up for the free newsletter. Print as many copies as you like for personal or classroom use, on regular paper or card stock. A calm, fun activity to keep kids happily busy while Thanksgiving dinner comes together.
The months of October, November and December are such exciting months with all the holidays and festivities. It’s often difficult for children to contain their excitement. Adults need children to focus and be entertained many times during these months.
I find that while I’m extremely busy on Thanksgiving, often the children get restless waiting for dinner and then again for dessert. The adults are all either working, visiting, watching football or the parade. I have always planned activities for my children so that they are entertained and not causing trouble on Thanksgiving and the busy week prior.
This Thanksgiving word search, in addition to the Thanksgiving scavenger hunt and other activity ideas shared below, is an ideal way to keep children focused.
Most children enjoy the challenge of hunting and the thrill of finding words in a word search game, similar to the excitement of a scavenger hunt.
Word search games also have many educational benefits:
- Recognizing words
- Building vocabulary
- Recognizing patterns
- Developing spelling
- Learning to differentiate between similar words or letter patterns
- Developing problem solving and reasoning strategies
- Experiencing feelings of success in finding words and in completing the word search
- Being easy to set down and pick back up, which makes them perfect for the little pockets of time between dinner and dessert
- Having fun doing it, too!
Thanksgiving Word Search
Words to Find
- Blessing
- Family
- Gather
- Pilgrims
- Gratitude
- Prayer
- Freedom
- Friends
- Thankful
- Sharing
- Feast
- Praise
- Fall
- Apple
- Autumn
- Harvest
- Squash
- Leaves
- Turkey
- Cranberry
- Thanks
- Tradition
- Stuffing
- Yams
- Bounty
- Parade
- Table
- Cook
- Pumpkin
- Pie
- Maize
- Gobble
- Gravy
- Corn
Stop the Thanksgiving Stress!
I’ve created a complete Thanksgiving Prep Done in a Week Bundle that breaks down ALL your Thanksgiving prep into simple 30-60 minute daily tasks. Inside you’ll get:
- 7 one-minute daily video guides
- Full video transcripts
- 72-page printable Thanksgiving Prep Planner with meal planning, cooking schedules, checklists, and more!
How to Print the Word Search Printable
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Print the word search sheets on your home printer.
Or you can choose to print the template at your local office store or printer.
You can print the game boards on regular computer paper or, as I prefer, print them on heavier card stock paper. Using heavier paper allows the game boards to hold up better to enthusiastic and energetic word hunters.
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How can I use the printable (what restrictions are there on use)?
You can print these pdf files as many times as you’d like for your personal or classroom use. Please do not share the file with family, friends or coworkers. Please do share the link to this post so they can access their own copy of the printable. All printables are copyrighted.
Thanksgiving Games and Ideas
See all my best free Thanksgiving games and more ideas for celebrating the holiday.
More Thanksgiving Activities for Kids
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Free Printable – Looking for Thanksgiving games to play with kids? This free printable 4-page Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt printable is available immediately for a fun time.
Outdoor Fall Scavenger Hunt Free Printable – 4 page scavenger hunt game
Fall Dessert Cookie – easy to decorate ear of corn cookies
Thanksgiving Blessing Bags – A meaningful tradition to keep children busy and help your community.
Turkey Craft Napkin Rings – A creative paper craft that’s adorable and perfect for decorating the dinner table.
Thanksgiving Craft with Clay Pots – An easy and fun Thanksgiving craft that is easy enough for kids and adorable enough to use as decorations and party favors.
For my favorite Thanksgiving crafts, tips, printables and recipes, check out the table below. You can scroll though the table and look for ideas or search for specific ideas with the magnifying glass in the upper right-hand corner (on desktop). Click on the topic and then click through the specific article.
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