Winter Word Jumbles to Keep Kids Learning and Engaged

Enjoy these free printable, easy winter word scrambles for kids.

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up indoors with fun and educational activities! Whether you’re a teacher, a homeschooler, or a parent looking for a screen-free winter break activity, these word scrambles are sure to be a hit.

Each page features 12 winter themed words to unscramble, paired with delightful illustrations to match.

Difficulty Level

These word jumbles are easier than normal word scrambles, as each jumbled word has a picture to go with it. This will help kids more easily solve what the unscrambled word should be.

Then, it becomes a fun spelling activity, as kids must rearrange the letters to spell each word correctly.

The word puzzle is ideal for kids in elementary school.

With six pages of puzzles ranging from simple three-letter words to more challenging eleven-letter words, there’s something for every skill level.

Unscramble 3 to 4 letter words

This 3 and 4-letter winter word scramble is perfect for younger kids beginning to explore the world of letters and words. Designed with simplicity in mind, this page helps early learners build confidence while keeping the activity fun and engaging.

Ideal for kindergarten and 1st grade students.

Easy printable winter word scramble for kids. Each of the 12 jumbled winter words are only 3 or 4 letters long. There's a picture for each word.

Kids can unscramble the letters and match the words to the pictures, reinforcing both spelling and word recognition.

4 to 5 letter word jumble

1st or 2nd graders will have a blast solving puzzles with words like “snow angel,” “scarf,” and “igloo” while practicing their spelling skills.

Easy printable winter word scramble for kids. There are 12 jumbled 4-5 letter winter words to solve. There's a picture for each word.

Pro Tip: Laminate the sheet to turn it into a reusable activity. Kids can use dry-erase markers to unscramble the words again and again!

6 letter words

The 6 letter winter word scramble is a great way to help kids expand their vocabulary while enjoying a seasonal activity.

Easy printable winter word scramble for kids with 12 jumbled 6 letter winter words to solve. There's a picture for each word.

Perfect for third graders and older, this page features words like “tubing,” “hockey,” and “skates” that bring the magic of winter to life.

7 letter words

Kids who can handle a bit more of a challenge might enjoy this 7 letter word scramble.

Free printable winter word scramble for kids with 12 jumbled 7 letter winter words. There's a picture for each word.

From “penguin” to “sweater,” these words capture the cozy and frosty essence of winter!

8 letter words

This 8 letter word scramble makes a fun spelling activity for 3rd and 4th graders.

Free printable winter word scramble for kids with a picture for each word. There are 12 jumbled 8 letter winter words to solve.

Kids will get to unscramble words like “blizzard” and “reindeer”.

9 to 11 letter words scramble

This page has 9 to 11 letter winter words to unscramble. It’s ideal for older elementary students who enjoy puzzles and are ready to tackle longer words.

Free printable winter word scramble for kids with a picture for each word. There are 12 jumbled 9 to 11 letter winter words to unscramble.

These puzzles are great for independent activities, classroom warm-ups, or even friendly competitions to see who can unscramble the words the fastest.

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The PDF has 6 printable winter word scrambles, and includes an answer page.

To print just the puzzle pages and not the answer key, print pages 1 to 6. Or enter the page number(s) of whatever puzzle(s) you wish to print.

More Winter Word Puzzles

Keep kids from being bored during the December holidays with more winter word puzzles. Here are some more free printable winter activity sheets for kids: