Find ten hidden words—including animal, school, planet, friend, nature, puzzle, creative, learn, brave and happy—in a large letter grid. This printable word-search worksheet builds spelling, scanning and concentration skills for children ages 7–10.

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Hidden Words Word Search Activity

Find ten hidden words—including animal, school, planet, friend, nature, puzzle, creative, learn, brave and happy—in a large letter grid. This printable word-search worksheet builds spelling, scanning and concentration skills for children ages 7–10.

Activity type: Word Search
Recommended for ages 7–10
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Solution for this worksheetA complete answer key is available for every word in this puzzle.

Count rows from top to bottom and columns from left to right. Start at the first position, then follow the arrow to the last letter.

Word	Start	End	Direction
ANIMAL	Row 2, column 1	Row 2, column 6	Across
SCHOOL	Row 4, column 1	Row 4, column 6	Across
PLANET	Row 6, column 1	Row 6, column 6	Across
FRIEND	Row 8, column 1	Row 8, column 6	Across
NATURE	Row 9, column 5	Row 9, column 10	Across
PUZZLE	Row 11, column 1	Row 11, column 6	Across
CREATIVE	Not present in this puzzle grid
LEARN	Row 12, column 6	Row 12, column 10	Across
BRAVE	Row 13, column 7	Row 13, column 11	Across
HAPPY	Row 15, column 1	Row 15, column 5	Across

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Learning goal

Read the directions together, let the child work at a comfortable pace and discuss their answers. The recommended age range is a guide; choose the level that matches the child’s current skills.

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