Fairy Tale Crossword Puzzles for Kids

Kids will love these free printable fairy tale crossword puzzles.

There are three fun and educational fairy tale crossword puzzles tailored specifically for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. The PDF includes the answer keys, so you don’t have to worry if your child gets stuck on a word.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for a classroom activity, a homeschooling parent, or a parent wanting to keep your child engaged at home, these printable crosswords are the perfect blend of play and education.

Fairy tales have been captivating young minds for generations, sparking imaginations and teaching timeless lessons. Whether it’s the adventure of “Jack and the Beanstalk” or the magic of “Cinderella,” these stories are more than just entertainment—they’re a gateway to learning.

Educational Benefits

These puzzles are designed to:

• make learning fun
• help kids build vocabulary
• improve reading comprehension
• sharpen their problem solving and critical thinking skills
• boosts their spelling abilities (the words of each grade’s puzzle are the spelling words of that grade)

And all this while letting kids immerse themselves in the enchanting worlds of their favorite fairy tales.

2nd Grade Fairy Tale Crossword Puzzle

This easy crossword puzzle is perfect for children around 2nd grade.

With 23 clues to solve, this puzzle features a mix of 2nd grade spelling words and a few familiar 1st grade words, providing the perfect balance of challenge and review.

As children work through the clues, they’ll practice spelling in a fun, engaging way, making this an excellent 2nd grade spelling worksheet.

The fairy tales featured in this puzzle are:

• Cinderella
• Puss In Boots
• Beauty and the Beast
• Rapunzel
• Snow White
• Sleeping Beauty
• Jack and the Beanstalk
• The Three Little Pigs
• The Little Mermaid

3rd Grade Fairy Tale Crossword Puzzle

This next crossword puzzle has slightly more challenging clues and vocabulary.

The words of the 24 clues to solve are 3rd grade spelling words. The fun fairy tale theme will make learning an enjoyable adventure.

Kids won’t even realize they’re actually doing a vocabulary and grade 3 spelling worksheet.

The fairy tales in this puzzle are:

• Cinderella
• Pinocchio
• Snow White
• Little Red Riding Hood
• Jack and the Beanstalk
• Princess and the Frog
• Beauty and the Beast
• Sleeping Beauty
• Hansel and Gretel
• Shrek (modern day fairy tale)
• The Little Mermaid
• Princess and the Pea

4th Grade Fairy Tale Crossword Puzzle

This last puzzle is the most challenging. The clues are a bit more complex, and the words for kids to spell are longer.

It was designed for grade 4 students as the words of the puzzle are 4th grade spelling words.

It’s a fun 4th grade spelling worksheet.

The fairy tales in this puzzle are:

• Cinderella
• Alice in Wonderland
• The Little Mermaid
• Snow White
• Beauty and the Beast
• Goldilocks and the Three Bears
• The Wizard of Oz
• Rapunzel
• Jack and the Beanstalk

Download and Print Fairy Tale Crossword Puzzles

The fairy tale crossword puzzles can be downloaded for free below.

The PDF includes all 3 puzzles and answer pages.

More Fairy Tale Activities

Here are some more fun fairy tale themed activity sheets for kids:

• fairy tales fill in word puzzles, where kids are given the words and are challenged to fit all of them into the crossword-like puzzle
• printable Disney themed cryptograms for kids

Answer Keys

Does your child need help with a clue? You can find the fairy tale crossword puzzle answers below.

2nd Grade Fairy Tale Crossword Answers

Here are the answers for the 2nd grade puzzle:

3rd Grade Fairy Tale Crossword Answers

The answers for the grade 3 puzzle are:

4th Grade Fairy Tale Crossword Answers

The answer key for the 4th grade puzzle is: