Here are some free printable sports and outdoor activities word searches for kids that are great for rainy days, road trips, relaxing in the evening or Friday Fun at school.
This collection of 17 sports and outdoor activity word searches are free samples from our book 108 Great Word Searches for Kids: Ages 8–12.
🖨 So please feel free to print off these puzzles at home, and if you want the convenience of all the puzzles in one big book, you can see the book here on Amazon.
Each puzzle is designed for kids ages 8–12 and makes a great complement to physical education classes, sports units, or any time kids need a screen-free activity that still keeps their brain engaged.
Baseball Word Search ⚾️
⚾️ From pitchers and catchers to home runs and bases, this baseball word search covers the vocabulary of America’s favourite pastime. A great activity for spring, or any time your class is studying team sports.
Basketball Word Search 🏀
Dribble, jump shots, free throws and more — this basketball word search is perfect for any young hoops fan. 🏀 Works well alongside a PE unit or as a warm-up activity before watching a game together as a class.
Football Word Search (American Football) 🏈
Touchdowns, field goals, fumbles and tackles — this football word search covers the key vocabulary of the gridiron game. A natural fit for fall classroom activities or a Super Bowl themed school day.
Soccer Word Search ⚽️
With words like kick, offside, and coach, this soccer word search is a great way to build sports vocabulary for the world’s most popular game. ⚽️ (Which most of the world outside of North America calls it “football”.) Perfect for any class during FIFA World Cup season or a school soccer tournament.
Gymnastics Word Search
From vault and bars to routines and backflips, this gymnastics word search introduces kids to the vocabulary of one of the most graceful and athletic Olympic sports.
Track and Field Word Search 🏃♀️
Sprints, relay, hurdles, and the long jump — this track and field word search covers the exciting range of events found at any athletics meet. A great tie-in for Olympic units or school field day preparation.
Sports Gear Word Search 🏸
Helmets, gloves, birdie, and bow — this sports gear word search is a fun cross-sport vocabulary builder. Great for a general PE class or as an introductory puzzle before diving into a specific sport unit.
Sports Verbs Word Search
This sports verbs word search is a clever way to build action vocabulary while keeping things active and fun. Works great as a language arts and PE crossover activity.
In the Gymnasium Word Search
This word search focuses on the vocabulary of the gymnasium itself. A great puzzle for the first week of school or a PE orientation lesson.
Pedal Biking Word Search 🚲
Spokes, gears, helmets, and tires — this pedal biking word search celebrates one of kids’ favourite outdoor activities. A natural fit for a unit on outdoor recreation or road safety.
Skateboarding Word Search 🛹
This skateboarding word search brings some skate culture into the classroom in a fun and engaging way. You’ll have to find such skateboarding terms like kickflips, ollies, halfpipes, and decks.
Kids who skate will love seeing their hobby represented.
Hiking & Backpacking Word Search 🥾
Do you love the outdoors? Here is a hiking and backpacking word search filled with outdoor adventure vocabulary. Perfect for a nature unit, a camping trip preparation activity, or Earth Day.
Fishing Word Search 🎣
This fishing word search is a relaxed, fun puzzle that covers the essentials of a classic outdoor pastime. Great for a quiet indoor activity that still connects kids to the outdoors.
Swimming Pool Word Search
Laps, goggles, diving, and chlorine — this swimming pool word search covers the vocabulary of one of summer’s most beloved activities. A fun puzzle to use at the end of the school year or before a class pool trip.
Ski Hill Word Search ⛷
This ski hill word search brings the excitement of winter sports into the classroom. A great activity for a winter unit or after a school ski trip. ❄️ 🏂
Camping Essentials Word Search 🏕
Tents, sleeping bags, campfires, and water bottles — this camping essentials word search is a favourite for kids who love the outdoors. Works beautifully as a pre-trip activity or as part of a nature and survival skills unit.
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USA National Parks Word Search
Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and more — this USA National Parks word search is an educational and inspiring puzzle that introduces kids to some of the most spectacular places in the USA. A great tie-in for a geography or social studies unit.
🚨 Parents 👉 Did your kids Love these Puzzles? ❤️
These puzzles are free samples from the book 108 Great Word Searches for Kids: Ages 8–12, available on Amazon. So if you loved 😍 these puzzles – and you’d like all 108 puzzles in one convenient printed book – check it out today.
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