Last Updated on June 19, 2026 by Masha Eretnova
If you and your kids love all sorts of word games or you are looking to find some free Thanksgiving activities to keep kids screen-free but occupied while you are prepping the feast, downoald my Thanksgiving Word Search.
It is a simple brain-stimulating game that suits a wide range of ages and includes holiday vocabulary.
Supplies You’ll Need
You simply need a sheet of paper and a printer to start. Color printer is best as I decorated the page but it is not mandatory as I’ve included a version with coloring!
The word search is cool for a classroom, too, simply print as many copies as the activity you need and one copy of the answers page (for teacher) for faster and easier corrections.
* If you want to color, use acrylic markers or crayons!
What’s Included
- First page is a colored word search activity to find 12 words
- Second page is the same activity but in black and white so kids can color + find words. Two activities in one.
- Answers
The twelve words hiding in this Thanksgiving-themed word search are:
- NOVEMBER
- PILGRIM
- PUMPKIN
- HARVEST
- FAMILY
- THANKS
- CHURCH
- DINNER
- TURKEY
- ACORN
- CORN
- PIE
Words can be located horizontally, vertically, and diagonally, so this particular word search is better for older kids and teens.
How To Use Thanksgiving Word Search
- Download the printable below and print the page with the game you need: colored or bw one for coloring.
- Set a timer for kids or let them take as much time as they need. Make sure they know the “rules” and if it is their first time ever doing a word search, take time to help them find their first word.
- If using at classroom, collect all and consult the past page to see who got all the words right.
A few tips you can share with kids to help them solve this word search:
- Remind them and show on paper what does it mean that words can go all directions.
- Teach them to find the initial letters by scanning the page.
- Suggest to start with the longest words. They may seem intimidating for kids, but they are actually the easiest to find + you can work on spelling!
Download
Download the free Thanksgiving word search and coloring page printable here:
Masha Eretnova, born in 1991, is a Chiang Mai-based certified teacher, artist, and blogger with 20+ years of personal painting journey.
She started painting and drawing very early and is now an international abstract artist and educator passionate about acrylic painting, gouache, and crafts.
Her works are part of international exhibitions and contests, including ArtlyMix (Brazil), Al-Tiba 9 (Spain), Exhibizone (Canada), Italy, and many more.
Besides her artistic pursuits, Masha holds a post-grad diploma in Teaching Film Photography and 2 music school diplomas: piano and opera singing.