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Dragonflies crosswords for kids

Speedy flyers with dazzling wings. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
WingsHoverPondSpeedEyesNymphSwoopPreyShimmerReedand 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+

Dragonflies crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. Dragonflies have existed for millions of years
  • 3. The long thin back part of the body
  • 5. You can see right through their wings
  • 6. Dragonflies come in blues, greens, and reds

Down

  • 1. How their wings sparkle in the sunlight
  • 4. Dragonflies hunt and eat other bugs

Dragonflies crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 4. The long thin back part of the body
  • 5. Baby dragonflies that live in the water
  • 6. You can see right through their wings
  • 8. Some dragonflies travel long distances
  • 9. Dragonflies have existed for millions of years

Down

  • 1. How their wings sparkle in the sunlight
  • 2. Dragonflies are some of the fastest insects
  • 3. Dragonflies come in blues, greens, and reds
  • 4. Happening up in the air while flying
  • 7. Dragonflies hunt and eat other bugs

Dragonflies crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Diving down quickly to catch a meal
  • 3. The long thin back part of the body
  • 4. Sitting still on a twig or leaf to rest
  • 7. Baby dragonflies that live in the water
  • 8. Some dragonflies travel long distances
  • 9. You can see right through their wings
  • 11. Can change direction very quickly in the air
  • 12. Happening up in the air while flying

Down

  • 1. Dragonflies are some of the fastest insects
  • 2. Dragonflies have four see-through ones
  • 3. Dragonflies have existed for millions of years
  • 5. Dragonflies come in blues, greens, and reds
  • 6. Dragonflies hunt and eat other bugs
  • 10. How their wings sparkle in the sunlight

The whole dragonflies pack

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

Easy packMedium packHard pack

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About Dragonflies Crossword

Every Dragonflies crossword here is themed end to end, from the words to the challenge. Speedy flyers with dazzling wings. Kids meet words like eyes, wings and shimmer as they solve, and that repeated, low-pressure exposure is exactly how new vocabulary sticks.

You'll find this Dragonflies 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 dragonflies 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 dragonflies 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.