Free Word Search Maker for Kids
Turn any list of words into a beautiful, printable word search puzzle. Enter your spelling words, science terms, or family names and print in high-resolution vector PDF.
Custom Word Lists
Enter your child's weekly spelling list, science vocabulary, favorite animal names, or holiday themes. The generator automatically embeds them into the grid.
Adjustable Grid Sizes
Choose from gentle 6x6 beginner grids for kindergarteners to challenging 14x14 grids with backwards, vertical, and diagonal words for older students.
Instant Solution Key
Never spend 20 minutes searching for the last hidden word. Every generated puzzle comes with an automated solution sheet for quick grading.
Ready to build your puzzle?
Open the interactive studio, type your custom words, and watch the word search assemble in real-time.
Open Word Search StudioWord Search Maker FAQ
How do I make a custom word search puzzle?
Simply click "Create Word Search Now" to open our Studio editor. Type your custom words separated by commas or newlines, choose your grid dimensions (e.g., 8x8 for early elementary, 12x12 for older kids), pick whether to allow diagonal or backwards words, and click Print. The generator builds a mathematically verified puzzle instantly.
Can I include an answer key with the printed puzzle?
Yes! The word search generator automatically generates both the student puzzle sheet and a corresponding solution key highlighting the exact coordinates and orientations of every hidden word.
Is this word search maker free for teachers?
Yes, SketchKiddo is completely free for classroom teachers. You can create themed holiday puzzles, weekly spelling review grids, science vocabulary hunts, and history unit reviews without paying a dime.
What age groups is the word search generator suited for?
From kindergarten (6x6 grid with horizontal-only words in large uppercase font) up through 6th grade and middle school (15x15 grids with diagonal, overlapping, and reverse words).