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Recess word search with playground vocabulary like slide, swing, sandbox, and tag.
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This 14-word recess-themed word search introduces young learners to playground vocabulary and activities. Hidden words include slide, swing, sandbox, seesaw, and tag, covering equipment, games, and movements. Use it as a warm-up before outdoor play, a rainy-day indoor activity, or part of an early-literacy lesson on action words and nouns.

Subject:
Sports & Physical Education
Topic:
Physical Fitness
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated August 2024

Word List

  • SLIDE
  • SWING
  • SANDBOX
  • LADDER
  • CLIMB
  • JUMP
  • RUN
  • HIDE
  • TAG
  • BALL
  • SEESAW
  • GRASS
  • FUN
  • GAME

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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