Fall Word Searches for Kids

Celebrate the autumn season with a printable fall word search.

There are 3 autumn themed word searches for kids with varying levels of difficulty: easy, medium, and difficult.

The puzzles are all free to download and print. The downloaded pdf always includes answers.

Easy Fall Word Search

This easy fall word search is best for the younger kids or those around a 1st or 2nd grade level.

There are 20 autumn themed words to find and circle. The majority of them are 3 or 4 letter words.

The puzzle has larger letters and a smaller search grid of only 144 letters (12 X 12).

The words are hidden horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.

All horizontal and diagonal words are forward facing, the way we read, from left to right. And the vertical words will be found from top to bottom. There are no backwards or upside down words, making it easier for kids to find.

There’s also a few fun images for kids to color to make this a fun fall activity for children.

The puzzle can be downloaded free below. The pdf includes an answer page.

For an even easier puzzle, try this kindergarten fall word search.

Autumn Word Search – Medium

Here is another fall word search for kids. The skill level is medium and is appropriate for most ages.

The puzzle has 24 hidden fall themed words.

The words can be found in all directions: forwards, backwards, upside down, horizontally, vertically and diagonally.

There are a few images of leaves, mushrooms, acorns, and leaves to color if desired.

You can download a copy of the word search below. It includes an answer sheet.

Difficult Fall Word Search

For those that love a challenge, try this difficult fall themed word search.

Kids will really have to hunt to find all 35 fall words hidden in this 20 X 22 letter puzzle.

The words are hidden in every possible direction.

You can download a copy of this challenging word search below. There is an answer page included.

More Fall Word Puzzles

Here are some fun printable word activities using fall themed words:

• autumn fill-in word puzzles
• 4th grade fall crossword puzzle
• 6th grade crossword puzzle

Autumn Word Search Answer Key

Below you’ll find the answer keys for the fall word searches.

Easy Fall Word Search Answer Key:

Medium Fall Word Search Answer Key:

Difficult Fall Word Search Answer Key: