🧊 Arctic Crossword
Free printable arctic crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Arctic Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 2. Dome shelter built from blocks of snow
- 5. Ground that stays frozen all year round
- 9. Fierce storm with heavy snow and strong wind
- 10. Huge chunk of ice floating in the ocean
Down
- 1. The sun never sets during arctic summer
- 3. Arctic whale with a long spiraling tusk
- 4. Tiny ice crystal falling from the sky
- 6. Beautiful colored lights dancing in the sky
- 7. White bear that rules the frozen north
- 8. Vehicle pulled by dogs across the snow
Arctic Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Arctic Crosswords
This arctic crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Caribou, Iceberg, and Frost. The intersecting words give helpful hints — if you get one answer, the next one becomes easier.
Medium crosswords are excellent for developing inference skills. Kids read a clue, consider what they know about arctic, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Brave the frozen world of ice and snow. Looking for more? Try our Arctic Word Search or Arctic Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these arctic crossword puzzles free to print?
Yes, completely free. No signup required. Print as many as you need for home or classroom use.
▶What age are arctic crosswords designed for?
Easy crosswords (ages 4-6) have fewer clues and simple words. Medium (ages 7-9) adds more complexity. Hard (ages 10+) uses longer vocabulary and trickier clues.
▶Do the crossword puzzles come with answers?
Yes. The answer key prints on a separate page with the completed grid so you can check work easily.