With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start preparing fun activities to keep everyone entertained while you celebrate with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a way to keep the kids busy before dinner, or a fun family activity after supper, a Thanksgiving-themed word search is always a great choice!
Here’s a fun, free, printable Thanksgiving word search that will help spread the spirit of gratitude and joy around your table. Packed with words that reflect the essence of this special holiday, this word search is suitable for all ages.
So grab some pens, gather the family, and find those festive words!
Words to Find in the Thanksgiving Word Search:
- Gather
- Fall
- Celebrate
- Love
- Thankful
- Traditions
- Autumn
- Blessing
- Leaves
- Corn
- Supper
- Kindness
- Grateful
- Family
- Pumpkin
- Thanksgiving
- Happiness
- Sharing
- Dessert
- Peace
These words reflect the warmth, togetherness, and the spirit of gratitude that Thanksgiving brings. From “Thanksgiving” to “Pumpkin”, each word is a reminder of the reasons we gather to celebrate.
How to Use the Word Search
- Print the Word Search: Download the PDF version of the Word search and print it out. It fits perfectly on a standard letter-sized page (8.5″ x 11″).
- Find the Words: All the above words can be found in the word search grid. Words can be arranged horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backward, so keep your eyes peeled!
- Share with Family and Friends: This word search is an excellent activity to share with guests of all ages. It’s a relaxing, fun game that everyone can enjoy, whether before the big meal or as part of your after-dinner festivities.
Why Word Searches Are Great for Thanksgiving
Word searches are more than just a fun pastime. They are also great for improving focus, boosting vocabulary, and fostering a sense of accomplishment once all the words are found.
Plus, it’s a great way to get everyone involved in screen-free, brain-stimulating fun! And who knows, this may spark a new tradition to add to your Thanksgiving celebrations.
Download the Free Printable
To download the free printable Thanksgiving word search, enter your email address in the space below. Then, check your inbox for an email containing a download link to the printable PDF file. You can then save the file to your computer and print out as many copies as you want.
Happy Thanksgiving, and have fun searching for all those festive words!
Other Thanksgiving Games
There are several other printable games on this site that you might like as well. Â
Put everyone’s vocabulary to the test with a Thanksgiving Word Scramble. It is as simple as it is fun—just unscramble Thanksgiving-themed words. Kids and adults alike will enjoy this playful challenge. You can adjust the difficulty for younger players, making this a family-friendly game everyone can enjoy.
Get the whole family involved with a hilarious round of Thanksgiving Charades! From acting out classic Thanksgiving foods to miming festive activities like “carving a turkey” or “watching football,” charades are always a hit. This game is especially great for large groups and can quickly become a holiday highlight! Simply print out a list of Thanksgiving-themed prompts, divide into teams, and watch the fun unfold.
The Thanksgiving Memory Game includes pairs of cards with festive images, like pumpkins, cornucopias, turkeys, and autumn leaves, which are ideal for kids and anyone looking to exercise their memory. Just print, cut, and place the cards face down. Players take turns flipping over two cards at a time, trying to find a match. The player with the most matches at the end wins! This is a wonderful way to entertain younger guests while adults prep for the big meal.
Thanksgiving Bingo is a versatile game that works well for both large gatherings and smaller groups. Each player gets a Bingo card filled with Thanksgiving-themed items like “pie,” “corn,” and “family.” The first player to mark off all items in a row shouts “Bingo” and wins a prize! This game is easy to set up and will bring out everyone’s competitive side.
If you have a large group and need more bingo cards, you can get them in the shop here.
How well do you know Thanksgiving history and fun facts? With Thanksgiving Trivia, guests can test their knowledge about holiday traditions, historical facts, and even some fun food trivia. It’s a great way to add a little learning to the holiday.
Thanksgiving Games Bundle
Check out this Thanksgiving game bundle that includes many games to keep everyone entertained and having fun on Thanksgiving day.
Other Thanksgiving Printables
There are plenty of other Thanksgiving printables that you can get on this site as well. There are DIY decorations, favors, planners and more. You can see all of the Thanksgiving printables here.
Please note these printables are for personal use only. You do not have permission to sell them for profit or claim them as your own design.
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