Skip to content
Illness word search with words like headache, influenza, fever, and cough in a cross shape.
Word Search

I'm Sick Word Search

View Word Search →

Download as-is, or customize
to fit your needs.

About:

This 10-word illness and symptoms word search introduces young students to common health vocabulary. Hidden words include headache, influenza, fever, sore throat, and cough, covering typical cold and flu symptoms. Use it during health class, as a vocabulary warm-up for discussing illness, or as a sub-plan activity.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Health & Nutrition
Grade Level:
2nd – 4th Grades
Updated January 2026

Word List

  • HEADACHE
  • INFLUENZA
  • COLD
  • FEVER
  • SORETHROAT
  • RUNNYNOSE
  • COUGH
  • DIZZY
  • SICK
  • TIRED

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

Related Activities

Obesity Drugs in Pets Crossword Puzzle

An 18-clue crossword covering obesity pharmacology in dogs and cats.

Cognitive Health Crossword Puzzle

A 12-clue crossword on maintaining cognitive health and brain function.

Matter and Phase Changes Word Search

This 13-word science word search covers the states of matter and phase changes for students in Grades 4–6.

Matter and Phase Changes Word Search

This 13-word matter and phase changes word search covers essential vocabulary for elementary and middle school science students.

Tricky Words Word Search

This 16-word word search focuses on homophones and commonly confused words—from, to, two, were, where, and one, once—designed for Grades 2–4.

Medical Terminology Vocabulary Checklist

This printable medical terminology checklist guides high school students through a multi-day study plan for learning health science vocabulary.

Browse More Activities