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Back to School crosswords for kids

Getting ready for a new school year. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
BackpackPencilNotebookLunchTeacherLockerRecessHomeworkEraserScheduleand 10 more

3 crosswords on this page

Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.

Easy Ages 4-6Medium Ages 7-9Hard Ages 10+

Back to School crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. You carry your books and supplies in this
  • 5. Shows which classes you have each day
  • 6. Assignments you finish after school

Down

  • 1. A room full of books you can borrow
  • 2. Two blades used for cutting paper
  • 4. Pages bound together for taking notes

Back to School crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. A room full of books you can borrow
  • 3. Two blades used for cutting paper
  • 7. The person in charge of your classroom
  • 8. Assignments you finish after school
  • 9. The best part about going back to school
  • 10. Keeps your papers neat and organized

Down

  • 2. You carry your books and supplies in this
  • 4. Pages bound together for taking notes
  • 5. Colorful wax sticks for drawing
  • 6. Shows which classes you have each day

Back to School crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 3. The main tool for writing and drawing
  • 6. Colorful wax sticks for drawing
  • 7. You carry your books and supplies in this
  • 9. Assignments you finish after school
  • 11. Shows which classes you have each day
  • 12. A small metal closet to store your stuff
  • 13. The best part about going back to school

Down

  • 1. A colorful pen with a felt tip
  • 2. A room full of books you can borrow
  • 4. The person in charge of your classroom
  • 5. Two blades used for cutting paper
  • 8. Pages bound together for taking notes
  • 10. Break time to play outside with friends
  • 13. Keeps your papers neat and organized

The whole back to school pack

All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.

Easy packMedium packHard pack

More back to school puzzles

The same words, four other ways to play.

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About Back to School Crossword

Every Back to School crossword here is themed end to end, from the words to the challenge. Getting ready for a new school year. Kids meet words like scissors, teacher and backpack as they solve, and that repeated, low-pressure exposure is exactly how new vocabulary sticks.

You'll find this Back to School crossword in three difficulty levels - easy (ages 4-6), medium (ages 7-9), and hard (ages 10+) - each free to print with its own answer key. Working through them builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning, and because every level shares the same theme, siblings of different ages can play side by side.

Common questions

Are these back to school 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 back to school 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.