This free printable summer word search is a low-prep way to entertain your kids and fight the learning summer slump.
I’ve always loved word searches. I have a system I use to solve them and I like to race against myself to see how quickly I can solve the puzzle.
This summer word search features family-friendly words and is a great, low-prep way to entertain your child on a rainy day. It’s also a screen-free way to keep kids busy on a car ride or while waiting for an appointment. I hope you enjoy this free printable word search for summer!
The benefits of word searches
Word searches aren’t just fun, they’re also good for your brain. Working word searches is beneficial for children and adults, especially older adults.
Some word search benefits include improved:
- Word recognition
- Spelling skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Visual discrimination
- Vocabulary
Providing activities like word searches may help your child combat the summer slump, or summer slide. Many students loose about a month’s worth of academic learning over the course of summer vacation. Yikes!
Related: free printable nature scavenger hunt
Free printable summer word search
I have two different versions of the summer break word search printable for you. One is in ink-saving black and white with summer images to color. The second one has a colorful, summer-y background. Both versions feature the same word list and share an answer key.
This is a fairly challenging word search for kids because words can be hidden forwards, backwards, and on the diagonal. Words can also share letters. The answer key is included.
These printables are free for personal and classroom use. You’re welcome to use them with your summer camp, scout troop, etc. as long as you are personally organizing the activity and not charging specifically to play.
Please do not redistribute the files or printouts to others for use with activities they are organizing. Just send your friends and coworkers to this page so they can download their own copies.
Do not print and download the preview images because they are low resolution and will look horrible if printed. Use the download links (highlighted in grey) to get the high resolution PDF files. Download links are located below the previews.
First there’s the black and white summer word search. It has two summer suns wearing sunglasses and a palm tree to color!
Download the black and white summer break word search here
Next there’s a bright and cheerful version of the summer vacation word search.
Download the colorful summer word search here
I hope your family enjoys these summer word searches! Be sure to check out these additional summer themed printables:
Free summer printables
If you're looking for budget-friendly ways to keep your kids happy, busy, and learning without screen time, you've come to the right place! Be sure to check out some of the most popular free printables for kids here on The Artisan Life:
Free Printable Summer Bingo (low-prep boredom-buster)
This free printable summer bingo is fun for the whole family! Bingo is a low-prep activity and picture bingo doesn't require reading so children of all ages can play.
9 Free Printable Sun Templates
These free printable sun tempaltes are perfect for summer crafts and coloring!
13+ 4th of July Coloring Pages for Adults
Children, teens, and adults will enjoy this variety of 4th of July coloring pages!
Fourth of July Word Scramble
Make this Fourth of July word scramble easier by providing an answer bank or challenge older children by having them unscramble the Independence Day related words without additional clues.
Free Printable Beach Coloring Pages
These free printable beach coloring pages are detailed and perfect for teens and adults. Color your stress away, even if you can't go relax on the beach.
Free Printable Fourth of July Word Search (with answer key!)
This free printable Fourth of July word search is a screen-free way to keep your kids busy whille you're preparing a 4th of July meal.
Free Printable Fourth of July Bingo
Fourth of July bingo is sure to be a hit at your family cookout! Picture bingo is fun for all ages. Even young children can play becuase reading is not required!
Leave a Reply