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This 20-word Thanksgiving word search combines sight words (here, the, many, you) with holiday vocabulary (turkey, family, pilgrims, freedom) for early learners. The pumpkin-shaped grid engages younger students with both memory-word practice and seasonal content. Use it for a November word-study activity, a Thanksgiving-week classroom handout, or as a sub plan for a holiday-themed literacy lesson.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Thanksgiving
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated November 2022

Word List

  • HERE
  • THE
  • THEY
  • ONE
  • TO
  • OF
  • MANY
  • ARE
  • YOU
  • WAS
  • THANKSGIVING
  • TURKEY
  • FAMILY
  • FOOD
  • FRIEND
  • FREEDOM
  • PIE
  • PILGRIMS
  • INDIANS
  • MEAL

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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