Things to Draw Word Search Free PDF + Drawing Activity for Kids

This Things to Draw Word Search Free PDF combines a classic word search with a creative drawing activity for kids. Children can find 25 familiar words in the puzzle, then use the included picture page for inspiration as they try drawing each one themselves. Download the free printable at the bottom of the post.

What’s Included in the Things to Draw Word Search Free PDF

This three-page free PDF includes a Things to Draw Word Search with 25 hidden words, a picture reference page showing simple drawings for every word, and an answer key. The drawing page includes an alien, balloon, butterfly, castle, cat, cupcake, dinosaur, dragon, flower, house, island, monster, moon, octopus, pirate, rainbow, robot, rocket, shark, star, sun, tree, turtle, unicorn, and volcano.

After completing the word search, encourage kids to choose words from the list and try drawing them on their own paper. They can copy the simple pictures for inspiration or create completely different versions from their imagination.

Skills This Things to Draw Word Search Supports

This word search and drawing activity gives children opportunities to practice several skills while completing a fun screen-free activity.

• visual scanning and tracking
• word recognition and vocabulary
• pattern recognition
• focus and attention
• fine motor skills
• letter recognition
• problem solving
• cognitive engagement

Searching through the letter grid requires children to look carefully for patterns and stay focused. Following the puzzle with drawing adds another hands-on component that encourages pencil control, creativity, and attention to visual details.

How to Use This Things to Draw Word Search Activity

This no prep printable is easy to add to many different settings.

• Use it at home as a family activity or quiet screen-free activity.
• Add it to classroom morning work, early finishers, literacy centers, or indoor recess.
• Print copies for a library program and provide blank paper for drawing afterward.
• Use it at a senior center or adult day program for a word search and drawing activity.
• Let children find one word at a time, then stop and draw that item before continuing.
• Invite kids to select five words and combine them into one silly picture or scene.

Tips and Variations for the Things to Draw Word Search

For younger children or kids who are new to word searches, read through the word list together first. Help them look for the first letter of each word and then scan nearby letters to see if they can find the rest.

To add a challenge, have children complete the puzzle and then turn the word list over. See how many of the 25 objects they can remember and draw without looking at the page.

You can also give each child blank paper and let them choose their favorite words to illustrate. Older kids may enjoy combining unusual choices, such as a dinosaur, cupcake, rocket, and unicorn, into one imaginative picture.

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