Holidays & seasons

Valentine's Day Word Search (Large Print)

Friendship belongs at the center of this Valentine's Day word search. Paper hearts, kind notes, flowers, and sweet treats make up the list, so the activity is comfortable for a community table as well as a family celebration. There is no need to focus on romantic relationships. A message to a neighbor, librarian, or helpful friend fits the theme just as well.

US Letter, one puzzle page and one answer page. Easy level.

Playing tips and a fun fact

Search for CARD or NOTE first, then follow the longer words letter by letter. Several entries describe things you might make at a craft table, which makes this page an easy companion to colored paper and envelopes. Offer separate sheets for writing messages so the puzzle remains clear and uncluttered.

Lace can be made by looping, twisting, or knotting threads into open patterns; paper lace imitates that delicate appearance with cutouts. Look for LACE in the word bank and use its shape as a prompt for a simple border design. Let each solver decide whether to work quietly, chat, or give a finished puzzle to someone as a small homemade greeting.

Ideas to extend the activity

  • Write a kind note to a neighbor.
  • Cut or draw a paper heart border.
  • Name a flower other than a rose.

Not sure which level to pick? Read how the easy, medium and hard levels differ, or see how to print large-print puzzles so the letters come out dark and clear.

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