Grade Level ยท 1st Grade

1st Grade Spelling & Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles

Free printable 1st grade word search puzzles with spelling and vocabulary words aligned to Common Core. Perfect for first grade reading practice and spelling review.

First Grade word search puzzles

1st Grade Spelling

Grades 1ยท12 words

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Fruit Party

Grades 1-2ยท9 words

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About our first grade word search puzzles

Our first grade word search puzzles are carefully aligned with Common Core standards, Dolch sight word lists, and Fry word lists. Each puzzle is designed at the right reading level for first gradestudents โ€” with vocabulary that's age-appropriate and academically relevant.

Every puzzle is free to play online or print as a classroom worksheet. Teachers can customize the word list, choose difficulty options (diagonals, backwards, case), and generate a unique puzzle every time. Great for spelling review, sight word practice, vocabulary building, and early finisher activities.

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