Word Search Puzzles with Definitions –
Fun Learning for Kids

for Kids ~ Ages 8 and up

Looking for a screen-free way to help your kids or grandkids learn and play? These fun and educational Word Search Puzzles with Definitions are perfect for ages 8 and up.

Each page combines vocabulary building with the joy of puzzle-solving—ideal for thoughtful grandparents, parents, or teachers!

‘A to Z’ Word Search Puzzles for Your Grand Kids - with a difference!

Word Search Puzzles with Word Definitions!

If you want to see what the interior looks like, check the image below! It's the old saying, "A picture says a thousand words."

On the left, you can see the words with their definitions. Over on the right is the actual word search puzzle with the rows of words to search for beneath it.

Each letter of the alphabet has its own 'double spread', like the image shown below. We hope your kids will enjoy hunting and learning what the words mean, too!

Learn While You Search – Kids See Definitions, Too

As stated above, I'm trying to drive home that we not only provide the words, but their definitions, too. Your grand kids can learn the spelling while they hunt for the words AND see what the words mean!

Our puzzle books also include our ‘famous’ bookmark that you can cut out (at the back of the book). No more dog-eared pages!

Thank you for checking out our BORED BOOMERS grand kids’ puzzle books. We also have large print puzzle books for you grown-ups too! Check out the "Puzzles" menu drop-down at the very top of this page.

More Word Search Fun for Kids (and Adults)

Word Search Puzzles for Kids Ages 8 + Up

When your kids and/or grand kids have finished those books, consider picking up these too:

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Hey kids! ... or mom and dad if you’re reading this 😉 No more boring SQUARE Word Search puzzles for you or your kids… instead we offer FUN Shaped Word Search Puzzles! 

Check out our fun shapes in these special puzzle books:

Perfect for kids ages 8 and up.

Parents: Also know that this book is considered “large print” so it’s also great for Grandparents too… yes—large print, so you won’t squint! And if YOU want to solve them? Go ahead. We don't mind.

Not Your Average Word Search Puzzle

My goal with these shapely puzzles? It’s more than just finding the words—though that part's plenty of fun. I wanted kids (and curious grown-ups) to feel the creativity in each design. The curvy outlines, the playful layouts—they're not just puzzles, they're little works of art!

So whether you’re searching strategically or just enjoying the wiggly, whimsical shapes, these puzzles were made to light up both sides of your brain. Because learning should feel a little magical, don’t you think?

A Quick History of Word Search Puzzles

Ever wondered where word search puzzles came from? They've been around for a long time — and while no one can quite pin down exactly who created the very first one, they sure caught on quickly.

In the U.S., word searches began showing up in puzzle books and magazines way back in the 1920s and '30s. It was Dell Magazines that really gave them their moment in the spotlight — and once folks got hooked, there was no going back!

Those early puzzles were pretty simple — just a grid and a list of words to find, no fancy themes or bells and whistles. But over the decades, themed puzzles started showing up, making things more fun and focused (like holidays, animals, outer space — you name it).

Of course, once computers and apps came along, word searches made the leap to screens — and now they’re everywhere. But even with all the tech, there’s still something special about flipping through a real book and circling those hidden words with a pencil in hand.

So while the exact origins are a bit fuzzy, one thing’s for sure: these little puzzles have stood the test of time — and they’re still making us smile, one word at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions about These Word Search Puzzles

We hope your young learners love this book as much as we enjoyed making it! If they finish the A–Z edition, don’t miss our fun-shaped puzzle books for more variety. You’ll find clovers, computers, cars, continents—and more. Visit the Puzzles menu to see them all!