Christmas Word Search Game with Hidden Words
Christmas Word Search Game with Hidden Words
This Christmas word search game with hidden words is a festive, ready-to-print activity that keeps kids focused while strengthening reading and visual scanning skills. With a clean grid, age-appropriate vocabulary, and a full answer key, it’s perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or a cozy holiday afternoon at home.
🎄 What’s Included
- 1 printable Christmas word search puzzle (kid-friendly grid)
- 10 hidden holiday vocabulary words
- Full-page answer key for quick checking
📥 Download the Puzzle
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Answer Key
🧠 Educational Skills Practiced
- 🎯 Letter recognition & early phonics
- 🔍 Visual scanning and attention to detail
- 🔡 Spelling reinforcement & vocabulary recall
- 🧩 Pattern spotting (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)
🎅 Word List (Hidden Words)
- Santa
- Reindeer
- Tree
- Snow
- Stocking
- Gift
- Elf
- Star
- Bell
- Candy
🎁 How to Play
Hand out the worksheet and invite learners to find each hidden word in the grid. Encourage left-to-right/top-to-bottom scanning and highlight first letters. Try these quick variations:
- ⏱️ Timed round: 5–7 minutes; count words found.
- 🎨 Color code: Use a different color for each word.
- 👫 Partner mode: Take turns finding and circling words.
- 📝 Extension: Choose 3 words and write a mini holiday sentence.
🔤 Capitalized Words Used
Santa Reindeer Tree Snow Stocking Gift Elf Star Bell Candy
