By Christen Reiner, Macaroni KID Lakewood-Littleton & Macaroni KID Denver Editor and Publisher June 24, 2023

Growing up, word searches were my go to activity when I was bored. In fact, I did so many word searches as a kid that I'm pretty speedy at them as an adult.

When my kids complain that they are bored, I almost always offer them a word search. I usually keep a word search book or printable on hand, just in case. As my kids got older, I took it one step further and started handing them blank word searches. They have fun creating custom word searches for their siblings, or challenging me to what we call a timed solve.

Create your own word searches are super easy to make, too... even young children can pick ten easy words to use. Use our portable printable to challenge your family to this fun and easy DIY project.

Print your own MacKID blank word search here!

 What you need:

  • MacKID FREE printable blank word search
  • pencil

What you do:

  • Print the MacKID FREE printable blank word search
  • Choose a theme if you want to (or use random words)
  • Write your first word on a line below the puzzle
  • Enter that word into the puzzle (one letter in each square)
  • Repeat for additional words you want in your puzzle
  • After you have entered all of your chosen words, fill in the blank squares in your puzzle with random letters

    • When your puzzle is ready, it's time to challenge a sibling, friend, or parent to see how many of your words they can find, and/or how fast they can find them!

    TIPS:

    • Enter words one at a time so you don't run out of space in the puzzle.
    • Enter words horizontally, vertically, diagonally, forward, and backward... it's your choice!
    • Words can share letters.
    • Use all capital letters in your puzzle... they are easier to read.
    • Write neatly!
    • It's always more fun if everyone gets the opportunity to participate! If everyone creates a word search, then everyone gets to try their hand at solving one.

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