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Insects Word Search: Free Printable PDF
Twelve insects to find, from familiar garden visitors to longer names that reward careful scanning. The list deliberately contains insects rather than mixing them with spiders or other animals. The answer key marks every placed word in the same grid.
A good fit for Nature clubs, insect units, and confident word-search readers.
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A LITTLE MORE THAN A WORKSHEET
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Choose one insect and sketch its main body parts. Count six legs, and discuss how that helps distinguish an insect from a spider. Use a reference picture rather than handling unfamiliar animals.
Make the most of it
- A ladybug is a type of beetle, so both words can belong in the list.
- Break grasshopper into smaller letter groups while searching.
- Use the butterfly word as a starting point for a life-cycle discussion.
Words to find
- BUTTERFLY
- DRAGONFLY
- LADYBUG
- GRASSHOPPER
- MOSQUITO
- BEETLE
- CRICKET
- FIREFLY
- ANT
- BEE
- MOTH
- WASP
Default: 15 × 15 grid · Includes diagonals · No backward words
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