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Under the Sea Word Search

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This 13-word ocean word search introduces kindergarten through second-grade students to sea creatures and underwater objects. Hidden words include whales, dolphins, sharks, lobster, and squid in a sun-shaped grid with large, spacious letters. Use it during a water or animals unit, as a literacy center, or paired with ocean-themed read-alouds.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Animals
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated June 2026

Word List

  • WHALES
  • ROCKS
  • CLAMS
  • SHARKS
  • DOLPHIN
  • FISH
  • ROCK
  • DIVER
  • RAY
  • SAND
  • LOBSTER
  • SQUID
  • EEL

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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