🦋 Butterflies Crossword
Free printable butterflies crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Butterflies Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 1. Silky covering moths spin around themselves
- 4. Coming out of the chrysalis as a butterfly
- 6. Butterfly with pointed tail-shaped wings
- 8. Hard shell where caterpillar transforms
- 9. Place full of flowers butterflies love
- 10. Yellow dust butterflies carry between flowers
Down
- 2. Fuzzy crawling baby stage of a butterfly
- 3. Sweet liquid butterflies drink from flowers
- 5. Long curled tongue used like a straw
- 7. A lady butterfly with orange-brown wings
Butterflies Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Butterflies Crosswords
Test your butterflies knowledge with this medium crossword! Clues lead to answers like Chrysalis, Caterpillar, and Nectar. Kids will need to think carefully about each clue to fill in the grid.
Medium crosswords are excellent for developing inference skills. Kids read a clue, consider what they know about butterflies, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Flutter through the colorful world of butterflies. Looking for more? Try our Butterflies Word Search or Butterflies Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these butterflies 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 butterflies 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.