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Easy Summer Word Searches

These are simple word search puzzles for beginners. Teachers can use these puzzles as an educational tool in the classroom, and parents can use them at home.

A Very Easy Summertime Word Search

As soon as you know your letters you can start to have fun and enjoy word search puzzles.

This is a very easy summer wordsearch that 5 year olds can do.

Word searches help kids practice staying focused, develop visual scanning, and develop fine motor skills.

• Ball
• Swim
• Sun
• Hat
• Fun
• Sand

Easy Summer Clothes Word Search

Another printable word search with summer related words. The terms are a little longer so should suit slightly older kids and help improve their word recognition skills.

• Sunglasses
• T-Shirt
• Shorts
• Flip flops
• Sun hat
• Swimsuit
• Beach towel
• Sandals
• Sundress
• Sarong

Kids Summer Word Search

This easy summer themed word search for kids has an 11×11 grid. It’s free to download and print, no email required. There are 12 words hidden and they are all written horizontally or vertically. No words are written backwards or diagonally so it’s not too tricky.

It should keep the kids busy for a little while and help them work on their spelling skills.

• Beach
• Sun
• Sand
• Pool
• Bikini
• Picnic
• Water
• Ocean
• Vacation
• Surfing
• Ice Cream
• Flip Flops

Improve Writing Skills This Summer Time

The word bank includes space for kids to practice their writing skills while still having fun.

If has a 10×10 letter grid.

After you have found the word in the puzzle you need to write it in the box provided.

• Sun
• Beach
• Swim
• Cream
• Sea
• Shorts
• Picnic
• Sand
• Hot
• Bike

Medium Difficulty Summer Word Searches

Things are starting to get a little harder now.

Middle School Word Search For Summer Camp

Children aged 12 – 14 should enjoy these puzzles and they’ll help to increase memory retention.

• Canoe
• Hiking
• Bonfire
• Archery
• Kayaking
• Adventure
• Cabin
• Nature
• Campfire
• Friendship
• Campground
• Marshmallow
• Exploration
• Camp counselor

Summer Break Word Search

This challenging puzzle only has 10 words but has a large grid so the difficulty level has increased.

Word placement is in all directions. Left to right. Top to bottom. Bottom to top. Top-left to bottom-right. Bottom-left to top-right. Right to left. Top-right to bottom-left. Bottom-right to top-left.

• Exploration
• Freedom
• Camp
• No Homework
• Friends
• Summer Job
• Opportunity
• Transition
• Independence
• Responsibility

Summer Vacation Word Search

Another one for older students, it’s all about summer holidays now.

• Travel
• Beach
• Relaxation
• Adventure
• Camping
• Tourist
• Road trip
• Hiking
• Swimming
• Sightseeing
• Sunscreen
• Theme park
• Vacation rental
• Cruise
• Leisure
• Summer camp
• Staycation
• Jet ski
• Snorkeling
• Outdoor recreation

Summer Fun Word Search

When I think of the summer I always remember water fights.

• Splash
• Soak
• Spray
• Drench
• Wet
• Fun
• Laughter
• Water balloons
• Water guns
• Sunscreen
• Chase
• Catch
• Summer
• Refreshing

Summer BBQ Word Search

Summer is the time to get out of classroom and what better summer activity than a tasty BBQ.

I bet you can’t complete with word search without salivating!

• Grill
• Steak
• Burger
• Hot dogs
• Kebabs
• Ribs
• Corn on the cob
• Coleslaw
• Potato salad
• Barbecue sauce
• Charcoal
• Propane
• Fire pit
• Smores
• Marshmallows
• Grilling tongs
• Picnic
• Outdoor dining

Summer Fruits Word Search

We’re on to summer fruits now. This one is quite a challange!

• Watermelon
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew melon
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Peaches
• Plums
• Apricots
• Mangoes
• Pineapples
• Cherries
• Grapes

An Endless Summer Word Search Puzzle

Summer represents freedom. This fun activity should bring back a lot of memories and feelings of nostalgia.

• Carefree
• Enjoyment
• Nostalgia
• Retro
• Childhood
• Freedom
• Arcade
• Roller skating
• Neon lights
• Boardwalk
• Vacation
• Beach
• Memories

Medium Difficulty Printable Summer Love Word Search

This word search has a summer love theme. Stimulate your brain and maybe relive some old memories.

• Romance
• Kisses
• Promise
• Beach
• Flirt
• Sunbathing
• Sunshine
• Fleeting
• Youthful
• Hopes
• Sunset
• Dreams
• Memory
• Beautiful
• Moments

Summer Jobs Word Search

Younger kids will improve their vocabulary with this summer jobs word search.

• Lifeguard
• Camp Counselor
• Pool Cleaner
• Ice Cream Vendor
• Tour Guide
• Beach Rental Attendant
• Farmworker
• Summer School Teacher
• Amusement Park Attendant
• Lawn Care
• Babysitter
• Festival Worker

Hard Summer Word Searches

The following word searches have more words and larger grids so it will take you longer to find the solution.

Summer Olympics Word Search

This word search was a huge hit the last time the Olympics came around. The only problem is it might take you all summer to complete it!

• Athlete
• Gold medal
• Torch
• Ceremony
• Flag
• Stadium
• Podium
• National anthem
• Opening ceremony
• Closing ceremony
• Sportsmanship
• Records
• Performance
• Competition
• Victory
• Training
• Doping
• Gymnastics
• Swimming
• Track and field
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Soccer
• Cycling
• Boxing
• Wrestling
• Archery
• Canoeing
• Diving
• Rowing

Challenging Printable Summer Food Word Search Puzzle

These summer related food words are hidden

• Barbecue
• Grilling
• Watermelon
• Corn on the cob
• Burgers
• Hot dogs
• Picnic
• Potato salad
• Coleslaw
• Grilled veggies
• Barbecue sauce
• S’mores
• Ice cream
• Lemonade
• Iced tea
• Popsicle
• Sorbet
• Fruit salad
• Grilled chicken
• Ribs
• Kabobs
• Bratwurst
• Baked beans
• Deviled eggs
• Fried chicken
• Gazpacho
• Pasta salad
• Shrimp
• Pineapple
• Shaved ice

Extra Hard Scientific Summer Word Search Printable

The whole family might need to get involved with this one. It’s a particularly hard summer word search because of all the scientific words we included. You might need to keep a dictionary on hand to look up what they mean!

• Ultraviolet
• Excessive heat
• Sunburn
• Scorching
• Insolation
• Dehydration
• Hydration
• Photosynthesis
• Chlorophyll
• Heliophile
• Heatstroke
• Convection
• Evaporation
• Thermodynamics
• Heliocentric
• Atmosphere
• Equinox
• Solstice
• Photosphere
• Perihelion

Summer Ice Cream Word Search Puzzle

Time for a tasty ice cream themed word search. You’ll be drooling by the time you finish!

• Baskin-Robbins
• Magnum
• Popsicle
• Good Humor
• Klondike
• Fudgsicle
• Creamsicle
• Choco Taco
• Dove Bar
• Mint Chocolate Chip
• Butter Pecan
• Cookies and Cream
• Strawberry
• Cheesecake
• Caramel Praline
• Chocolate Fudge
• Brownie
• Eskimo Pie
• Icee
• Italian Ice
• Snow Cone
• Gelato
• Sorbet
• Sherbet
• Rocky Road
• Neapolitan

Summer Word Searches For Adults

These puzzles have larger words and are designed to take much longer to complete.

Adult Summer Word Search

Why should the kids have all the fun. This puzzle was created for adults.

• Beachcombing
• Barbecue
• Seashells
• Sunbathing
• Watermelon
• Sunglasses
• Lemonade
• Flip-flops
• Scorching
• Parasailing
• Popsicle
• Boardwalk
• Oceanfront
• Tanning
• Picnicking
• Insecticide
• Seagulls
• Sweltering
• Sandcastle
• Hammock
• Vacation
• Humidity
• Seaside
• Kayaking
• Heatstroke
• Sunscreen
• Fireworks
• Scuba-diving
• Margarita
• Thunderstorm

Summer Zodiac Signs Word Search

• Cancer
• Leo
• Virgo
• Water
• Fire
• Earth
• Sun
• Moon
• Crab
• Lion
• Maiden
• Horoscope
• Astrology
• Constellation
• Zodiac

100 Word Summer Word Search Puzzle

Tired of crossword puzzles then this massive 100 word summer word search should keep you entertained for a long time.

Sorry there is no answer key to prevent cheating!

• Acquatic
• Air conditioning
• Barbecue
• Beachcombing
• Beachwear
• Bikini
• Boating
• Bonfire
• Cabana
• Campfire
• Canoeing
• Cocktail
• Conch
• Diving
• Dock
• Equinox
• Fireworks
• Flip-flops
• Frisbee
• Gazpacho
• Grill
• Heatstroke
• Heliotrope
• Hiking
• Hotdog
• Ice cream
• Insecticide
• Jet skiing
• Kayaking
• Lemonade
• Lifeguard
• Margarita
• Mosquitoes
• Oceanfront
• Parasailing
• Picnic
• Pina colada
• Rafting
• Resort
• Sandcastle
• Scorching
• Scuba diving
• Seagull
• Seaside
• Shade
• Shells
• Skiing
• Skydiving
• Solstice
• S’mores
• Snorkeling
• Soft serve
• Starfish
• Strawberries
• Summerhouse
• Sunburn
• Sundress
• Sunflowers
• Sunglasses
• Sunhat
• Sunscreen
• Sunstroke
• Sunsuit
• Surfing
• Sweltering
• Swimming
• Tanning
• Tea
• Tennis
• Thunderstorm
• Towel
• Tropical
• Umbrella
• Vacation
• Volleyball
• Waterfall
• Watermelon
• Waterskiing
• Waves
• Windsurfing
• Yacht
• Yellowtail
• Zucchini
• Aquaplane
• Apricot
• Backpacking
• Ballgame
• Baseball
• Bicycling
• Blueberries
• Bluegrass
• Bougainvillea
• Butterfly
• Cabbage
• Carnival
• Chaise
• Citrus
• Coconut
• Equestrian
• Fireflies

Summer Themed Cryptic Word Search Without Word Bank

Word searches are a lot harder if you don’t know what words you are looking for.

This cryptic word search only gives you a clue about the 10 words you need to find.

All I can say is good luck!

I’m including a small metal pail for toting around the bean bags and to use for toss games.  A great open ended toy in itself, my girls find plenty of alternate uses for their bean bag pail. 

I won’t bore you with the details of how I made these basic bean bags. Instead I’ve put together a list of tutorials for some creative and clever renditions of this classic toy.  Enjoy!

Ribbon Loop Bean Bag by Sew Like My Mom
Bean Bag Numbers by The Idea Room
Juggling Chooks (Chicken Bean Bags) by Red Ted Art’s Blog
Reverse Applique Felt Bean Bags by Whimsy Love
Mini Bean Bags by Art Nest
Pyramidal Bean Bags by ikat bag
Strawberry Stenciled Burlap Bean Bags by One Charming Party
Freezer Paper Stenciled Bean Bags by Claas Creations
Japanese Otedama Bags by Tea Rose Home on Living With Punks
Counting Bean Bags by One Inch World
Spelling Bean Bags by Chez Beeper Bebe
Jeans Pocket Bean Bags by Chica and Jo
Sock Bean Bags by A Little Tipsy
Photo Bean Bags by Penny Carnival
Bean Bag with Ribbon Tail by Kirchenzeit

• child’s watercolor painting
• scissors or paper cutter
• heart-shaped paper punch
• white card stock
• glue stick

Instructions

Cut painting into 3″ x 4″ rectangles. Punch a heart from the bottom, right corner.

Now comes the fun part, mixing and matching the punched hearts with the cards. My daughter loved doing this. We found that hearts and cards of contrasting color made the prettiest Valentines.
Cut the white card stock into 3.5″ x 4.5″ rectangles. Glue the watercolor card onto the white card stock. Glue the punched heart inside the hole. And done! Simple, sweet, handmade Valentines, what more can you ask for?

I used cheap, black nail polish to paint their spooky little faces, and a string of white Christmas lights to make them glow.  Super easy and it cost next to nothing! My ghosts are haunting the front yard, but I think they would also look cute displayed indoors on a mantel or windowsill.  I see glass shades at the thrift store all the time, so check there first if you want to make some ghosts of your own.

To start, I took several photos of each girl, instructing them to make different faces.  After cropping and enhancing the photos, I printed them on glossy paper.

Then we cut out their eyes, noses and mouths.  This was easy enough for Juju, but I had to help Imp because she isn’t that good at cutting small shapes yet.

Next, I had them glue their faces to the gourds.  Again not a problem for Juju, but the two year old needed constant attention to keep her on task {not gluing the faces to the table and her shirt!}  After the girls went to bed, I brushed a layer of white glue over the entire surface of each gourd to seal it.

The girls started playing games with their gourds as soon as they got up this morning.  When I showed this picture to Juju, she exclaimed, “Mommy, it looks like I have three heads on one body!  I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!”  Five year olds can be so dramatic. Here is the

finished product……

These were so much fun to make and the girls love playing with them.   I think we have a new Halloween tradition!

I will say, after cutting seventy-two wood shims with a hack saw, my husband may just be ready to buy a table saw.  Maybe I should come up with a few more projects that require him to cut wood by hand, hee hee. What do you think?  In what ways have you been resourceful when you did not own the necessary tools and supplies?

Gather your supplies.  You will need:

• pony beads (ten different colors) + one large bead
• elastic jewelry cord
• printout of the first few hundred digits of pi (http://digitsofpi.com)
• ten cups for sorting beads
• pencil, scissors and a paper clip

First, have your child sort the beads by color into the cups.  My three year old was happy to help with this step.  Now ask your child to assign one of the numbers 0 – 9 to each color, using each number only once.  Write the number on the corresponding cup of beads. Cut a piece of elastic cord to your desired necklace length plus a few inches. Tie one end to the paperclip to prevent the beads from falling off the cord.

Time to start beading!  Start with the large bead, which symbolizes the first digit in pi.  Following the printout of pi, string the beads choosing the color bead that corresponds to each digit.

For an example, see the photo below.   The first digit in pi is 3.  Juju assigned 3 to yellow so she chose a large yellow star for her first bead.  The next digit is 1, which she assigned to red.  The next digit is 4, which she assigned to black. And the next is digit 1, so another red bead. Cross out each digit as your child beads it so they do not lose their place. Keep on stringing those beads…… When the necklace is long enough, remove the paperclip, securely knot the cord, cut off the excess and gently push the knot inside the large bead.  Done!

Miss Juju learned some things about pi while making this necklace.  She loves to find patterns in the world around her.  At one point I found her staring intently at the printout.  I asked her what she was doing and she said she was looking for a pattern.  I explained to her that there are no patterns in the digits of pi and that is one of the things that makes it such an interesting number.  She was skeptical at first, but after looking at it a little longer she decided that I was right. Juju also learned that pi never ends.  “If we used all the beads in the world, would we reach the end????”  “No, you will never reach the end of pi, it goes forever.”  Her jaw dropped.  The concept of infinite numbers still blows her mind!

And that is how Miss JuJu ended up with this happy rainbow jumper dress.  It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and I have just enough fabric leftover to make a matching skirt for Miss Imp.

I used Bonnie Blue Designs Pattern Number 137 Madison view 1.  The dress is fully lined in white poplin and buttons down the back.

For the cloud applique I used knit fabric so I would not have to worry about fraying.  I added rain lines with my sewing machine and sewed on raindrop shaped acrylic beads.  The bead packaging did not specify if they are washer/dryer safe.  I was a little concerned and ended up performing my own tests to be sure…….  10 minutes in boiling water and 30 minutes in the dryer on the high setting….. obviously they passed. I absolutely love how this dress turned out!   And in this case at least, I am happy that I am so easily distracted.  Now excuse me, I have some pants to sew.

Watching the girls I reminisced about the winters of my childhood…..snow ball fights, building snow forts, sledding, ice skating, making snow angels, playing king of the mountain on the snow drifts, building snowmen, catching snowflakes on my tongue, and eating fresh snow with maple syrup drizzled on top!  This was the inspiration for my winter mantel.

Starting on the left, I have a yarn wrapped bottle containing a sprig of gold berries and a collage of  snowflake photographs taken under a microscope by a farmer in the year 1900.  I added a few pine cones and glittery bird in a milk glass candy dish. At the center I placed a pair of ice skates that I wore as a kid…… …..and three snowballs created from Styrofoam balls coated with glue and rolled in Epsom salt and glitter. On the right, two more yarn wrapped bottles with berries and a large milk glass pedestal bowl filled with pine cones. A snowflake garland hangs across the top of the mirror.  I bought the wood snowflakes on clearance after Christmas, then painted and glued glitter onto them. The mantel from a couple more angles….. I lived near Chicago when I was kid and the snow cover seemed to last the entire winter.  Here in St. Louis the snow rarely accumulates.  When it does, it melts within a couple days.  I really do miss it.  If I can’t have snow outside, then I am bringing it indoors this winter!

I scanned both sides of real coins, enlarged and then printed them. I tried to keep the relative sizes intact, but if I had to do it over I would scan all four coins on the same page with a ruler to make it easier.

My daughter helped by cutting them out and I decoupaged them to the juice can lids using slightly watered down white glue. For storage, I found an empty powdered drink container, removed the label, and glued on a chart of coin to cents conversions.