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This 19-word New Year word search introduces early elementary students to months, holidays, and seasonal vocabulary. Hidden words span all 12 months, major U.S. holidays, and New Year's themes like resolution and summer and winter. Use it as a calendar warm-up, a January bulletin-board activity, or a sub-plan printable during New Year week.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
New Year's
Grade Level:
1st – 3rd Grades
Updated January 2026

Word List

  • APRIL
  • AUGUST
  • CHRISTMAS
  • DECEMBER
  • FEBRUARY
  • INDEPENDENCEDAY
  • JANUARY
  • JULY
  • JUNE
  • MARCH
  • MAY
  • NEWYEARSDAY
  • NEWYEARSEVE
  • NOVEMBER
  • OCTOBER
  • RESOLUTION
  • SEPTEMBER
  • SUMMER
  • WINTER

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.

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