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Fourth of July Word Scramble

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Today I’m finishing up my recent series of free printables for Independence Day with a Fourth of July word scramble. I hope you enjoy!

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If you missed the other posts, you can find 4th of July coloring pages, a 4th of July word search, and 10 unique bingo cards for the Fourth of July by following the links.

Because I know a lot of people are mindful of using up all their ink, I created two versions of this puzzle. They’re the same except one features red, white, and blue while the other is plain black and white to save your ink.

This post includes affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission in purchases made through links at no additional cost to you.

Tips for using your printables

Children love doing the same activity over and over again. (I’m sure you’ve noticed how repetitive kid’s songs are!) Instead of printing half a dozen copies for one child, consider laminating them or placing the printouts in a dry erase pocket.

A dry erase pocket is basically a super strength page protector that’s designed for use with dry (or wet) erase markers. It’s a good alternative if you don’t have a laminator.

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If you find yourself using a lot of free printables, consider purchasing an at home laminating machine. They’re very affordable and pay for themselves in about 10-20 uses when compared to the price of laminating at a copy shop.

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If you save your pages for reuse, you can put this 4th of July word scramble in with your other seasonal decorations and bring it out for your kids to use again next year!

You may also want to print a stack of these and hand them out at your cookout or party! Pair them with a patriotic pencil for a fun party favor to keep the kids busy while adults cook. (Or while you enjoy a minute relaxing – you deserve a minute to yourself!)

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This is the point where I’m supposed to tell you all about how you can set up a contest to see who finishes the word scramble first and then link to a bunch of swag you can give away as prizes.

But I actually don’t believe in that!

Instead, I think you should encourage your kids to do the word puzzle for the fun and enjoyment of it and to collaborate and help each other out.

I am a huge believer in Alfie Kohn’s work. His books Punished by Rewards and Unconditional Parenting convinced me that rewards, praise, and incentives are actually destructive and counter-productive. If that sounds super crazy, you can read an interview with Alfie Kohn here.

(If you’re interested in his books, I really recommend checking them out on Audible because he does his own narration and it’s interesting to hear what he emphasizes. Sign up for a free trial of Audible, get two free books, and listen to them both! 😉 )

Alright, soapbox mode deactivated! Let’s take a look at the free printables:

Free printable Independence Day word scramble

The word scramble features 10 Independence Day-related words. If your child finds the puzzle too challenging, you can give them a word bank by copying the words from the answer key onto a mother sheet of paper (just make sure you don’t write them down in order!)

This word scramble is free for personal use. You can print it out for your own kids, classroom, scout troop, group at camp, etc., but please do not redistribute the digital files. Instead, simply refer your friends to this post so they can download their own copy!

The images are just low resolution previews. Please follow the links to download the PDF files from DropBox.

First there’s the colorful 4th of July word scramble with a patriotic background.

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***Download the color July 4th word scramble here***

Then there’s the same word scramble, but in black and white to save your ink.

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***Download the black and white word scramble here***

The answer key is attached to both versions!

Don’t lose track of this post – Pin it now!

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There are so many more free printables for summer available on The Artisan Life – school down to check them out!

Free Printables for July

Free Printable Fourth of July Bingo

Everyone loves picture bingo! Your entire family, from preschoolers through seniors, will have holiday fun with this this Independence Day picture bingo game.

Free Printable July Calendar Worksheet for Kids

Free July Menu Planner Printables

Plan your menu for each week of July and your special 4th of July menu with these free printables in color and black and white.

13+ 4th of July Coloring Pages for Adults

Do you need to destress and unwind? Grab these free printable Independence Day coloring pages for grown ups.

Free Printable Fourth of July Word Search

Who can find all the Fourth of July words first? Grab this free printable word search and find out! Answer key is included.

Free Printable Fourth of July Dot it Marker Pages

Toddlers and preschoolers love dot marker coloring pages. Make these Fourth of July dab it dot marker pages completely mess free and perfect for road trips and visits with family when you use inexpensive round stickers instead of dot markers!

Free Printable Printable July Planner Pages

Have an organized month with these free printable July planner pages for US letter and Happy Planner Classic sizes.

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  1. Faith @ ForMommiesByMommy

    May 27, 2020 at 02:53

    This 4th of July word scramble game is so fun! Thanks for sharing and participating in my roundup on free 4th of July printables for kids! https://formommiesbymommy.com/free-4th-of-july-printables-for-kids/

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