Thanksgiving Cryptogram Free Printables

With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s the perfect time to sprinkle in some fun word puzzles that make kids think and laugh! This Thanksgiving cryptogram set includes three riddle-style cryptograms that challenge kids to decode each hidden joke. They’ll need to crack the code to read the riddle and then reveal the funny answer. Download your free Thanksgiving cryptograms at the bottom of this post.

HOW TO SOLVE THE THANKSGIVING CRYPTOGRAM PUZZLES

Each Thanksgiving cryptogram puzzle includes picture clues that help you figure out which letter matches which symbol. Once you match the letters, you can read the hidden riddle and its answer!

Kids simply:

1. Look at the symbols and their matching letter clues at the top of the page.
2. Use those clues to fill in the rest of the puzzle.
3. Reveal the Thanksgiving riddle and its funny answer!

These are beginner-friendly cryptograms, perfect for elementary students or anyone who enjoys visual puzzles with a holiday twist.

WHAT SKILLS ARE ADDRESSED WITH THIS PUZZLE

Solving these Thanksgiving cryptograms helps build a wide range of important skills:

• Visual discrimination – noticing differences between pictures and symbols
• Letter recognition – matching letters to symbols
• Attention to detail – focusing carefully to decode each part
• Reading comprehension – understanding the final riddle and answer
• Critical thinking and perseverance – using logic and clues to solve the puzzle

WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO USE THE CRYPTOGRAMS

These Thanksgiving-themed puzzles are perfect for:

• Thanksgiving Day family fun – keep everyone entertained while the meal cooks
• Classroom holiday centers or morning work
• Screen-free activities when kids need a break from technology
• Therapy sessions to build visual and cognitive skills in a fun way
• Family game time around the holiday season

MORE FUN STUFF

If your kids enjoyed these, you’ll love these other printable activities from Growing Play:

• Fall Cryptogram for Kids
• Cryptoquote Puzzles Printable
• Color Cryptogram
• Thanksgiving Word Search Hard Printable
• Easy Thanksgiving Drawing Ideas