
Winter Word Search Ages 7-9, Hard, Set 1
Winter Word Search Ages 7-9, Hard, Set 1 is a free printable word search for ages 7–9. It is a 1-page PDF with a separate answer sheet that takes about 20–30 minutes to finish, and it prints on A4 or US Letter with no colour ink needed.
Print at 100% scale · no colour ink required · Ages 7–9
Description
This Winter word search explores snow and ice, cold-weather clothing, animals in winter, winter sports, warm drinks and holiday treats. It is a printable puzzle for anyone who enjoys the quiet chill and cozy traditions of the season.
This word search contains the following words:
- SNOWFLAKE — A frozen ice crystal that falls as snow, one of the shapes that gives winter its familiar look.
- ICEBERG — A large floating block of ice in polar seas, a winter and arctic image seen in cold regions.
- MITTENS — A common winter hand cover with one thumb section, worn to keep fingers warm outdoors.
- MUFFLER — A warm scarf-like neck covering worn in cold weather, a general item of winter clothing.
- HEDGEHOG — A small spiny woodland mammal that hibernates through the cold season in many regions.
- GROUNDHOG — A burrowing rodent known for hibernation and for the February 2 Groundhog Day weather tradition.
- SLEDDING — The winter activity of sliding downhill on snow using a sled, a classic snowy-day sport.
- CURLING — A winter sport played on ice, where teams slide stones and sweep the path with brooms.
- MARSHMALLOW — A soft sweet often floated in hot chocolate or toasted over winter fires, a cozy cold-day treat.
- GINGERBREAD — A spiced baked treat linked to winter holidays, often shaped into cookies or houses.
- MISTLETOE — A winter holiday plant with berries, used in a kissing tradition during the season.
- SNOWGLOBE — A decorative globe filled with liquid and fake snow, a common winter ornament and souvenir.
In numbers: the puzzle hides 12 words, the file runs to 1 page, the answer sheet is included as a second file.
How to use this printable
Find every word from the list in the 15x15 grid. Words can run across, down or diagonally. Written for parents, teachers and homeschool helpers.
Print it at 100% scale on A4 or Letter paper — there is no need to resize anything.
Sit alongside for the first minute, then let them carry on alone and ask if they want help.
Keep the answer sheet out of sight until the puzzle is finished, then check it together.
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Reviewed by Ray· Published 2026-10-16· Updated 2026-10-16· [email protected]



