Free printable learning activity
Find cat, dog, fish, bird, duck, frog, lion, bear, horse and sheep hidden across a large letter grid. This printable animal word search supports spelling, scanning and concentration for children ages 6–8.
Please use these printables for personal or classroom activities. Commercial redistribution is not permitted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT | Row 12, column 7 | Row 10, column 5 | Diagonal |
| DOG | Row 8, column 5 | Row 10, column 7 | Diagonal |
| FISH | Row 7, column 9 | Row 4, column 9 | Up |
| BIRD | Row 4, column 12 | Row 1, column 9 | Diagonal |
| DUCK | Row 2, column 8 | Row 5, column 11 | Diagonal |
| FROG | Row 10, column 2 | Row 13, column 2 | Down |
| LION | Row 12, column 4 | Row 12, column 1 | Across |
| BEAR | Row 12, column 8 | Row 15, column 5 | Diagonal |
| HORSE | Row 5, column 3 | Row 9, column 7 | Diagonal |
| SHEEP | Row 10, column 9 | Row 14, column 9 | Down |
Open the full-resolution page, choose Print, select portrait orientation and use “fit to printable area.” Regular A4 or US Letter paper works well for these worksheets.
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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