Best Free Printable Easter Word Search Puzzles for Kids
Last updated: March 21, 2025 by the Homemade Gifts Team
I still get all excited when I think about hunting for candy and eggs during Easter. It was always my favorite part of the holiday. Nowadays, I have to hide the eggs instead of finding them, but we can still enjoy an Easter-themed hunt in the form of Easter word search puzzles. We have easy puzzles for the kids and hard ones for Mom and Dad. Search for candies, treats, and Easter cheer in all of our Easter word search printables. 🐰✨
We have both religious and non-religious Easter word search puzzles here, as well as spring and Easter foods puzzles. Each puzzle theme has three difficulty levels.
Easy - 10 words; down & right directions only
Medium - 20 words; up, down, down-right diagonal
Hard - 30 words; up, down, left, right, & diagonals (including backward)
If you get stuck, you'll find all of the solutions for each Easter word search puzzle.
These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
Easy Easter Word Search Puzzles
Gather the kids around for a different sort of Easter egg hunt! Each of these easy Easter word searches has 10 hidden words, and the word direction is either right or down. There are no backward or diagonal words.
Medium Easter Word Search Puzzles
Warm up your brain with a slightly harder Easter word search. Each of these medium-difficulty Easter word searches has 20 hidden words, and the word direction is horizontal, vertical, or diagonal down-right.
Hard Easter Word Search Puzzles
If you really want to challenge yourself, or older kids, these hard Easter word searches will get your brain working! These challenging word search puzzles have 30 hidden words each. Just to make it extra tricky, the words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, and they can also be spelled backward! See if you’re up to the challenge.
Solutions for Easter Word Searches
If you’re going crazy trying to complete your Easter word searches, we have the answers! Don’t worry if you need a little help. Some of these puzzles are really tough. Here are the solutions to each Easter word search.
Easter Word Search FAQ
Discover our best tips and tricks for making the most of your Easter word search printables. Here’s some of the most frequent questions about Easter word searches.
How Do I Use Easter Word Searches in the Classroom?
Easter word searches are a great classroom tool. They can help children learn spelling and reading. Plus, they’re simply fun, which makes those lessons a lot more palatable to young children in particular. They may balk at sitting down and memorizing a vocabulary list, but when it becomes a game, it’s suddenly super fun.
To get the most out of your Easter word search printables, make sure they include words that are relevant to your class. Then choose the right difficulty level for your students and print out enough for all your pupils. Make sure the kids will have a quiet, focused time period set aside to work on the puzzles so they can really concentrate.
Can Easter Word Searches Help with Learning?
Absolutely, especially if you combine Easter word searches with a general spelling and vocabulary lesson. Some of the words on our word searches may fit in with a lesson you already have planned. Or you can use the word searches to add a couple extra words to your normal vocabulary lessons. Combining learning with a fun activity like a word search is a great way to convince kids to study.
What if I Want to Add My Own Words?
There are many tools online where you can customize your own Easter word search. These are great for building a custom puzzle that relates to whatever you’re teaching. In the meantime, however, it’s fine to rely on our pre-made Easter word searches to take some of the burden off your shoulders.
Are Word Searches Appropriate for Holiday Celebrations?
Definitely! You can use Easter word searches as a fun activity for kids who show up for your Easter celebration. While the grown ups prepare dinner and catch up, you can keep the kids occupied with Easter word search printables. They will even help the kids get in the holiday spirit.
More Easter Printables for Kids
I hope you had a blast with our Easter word search puzzles! If you're on the hunt for more Easter fun, check out our awesome assortment of free coloring pages and templates! They're all totally free to download and guaranteed to keep your little ones engaged and entertained. Happy Easter!
- Bunny Template
- Easter Coloring Pages
- Easter Bunny Coloring Pages
- Easter Egg Coloring Pages
- Bible Word Search Puzzles
And hey, if your kiddo is absolutely wild about word searches, don't miss our amazing selection of Printable Word Searches on All Topics and Hard Word Searches. There's something for everyone, so dive in and have fun!
