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Thanksgiving word search based on Old Lady nursery rhyme with words like turkey and balloon.
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey! Word Search

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This 10-word Thanksgiving word search brings the silly "Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey" rhyme to life for early readers. Hidden words include turkey, swallowed, balloon, and wheels—covering the story's silly objects. Use it as a Thanksgiving warm-up, a read-aloud follow-up activity, or a holiday-themed sub plan for kindergarten through second grade.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Thanksgiving
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated July 2023

Word List

  • TURKEY
  • BALL
  • HAT
  • BALLOON
  • BOAT
  • WHEELS
  • HORN
  • QUIRKY
  • SWALLOWED
  • LADY

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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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