🪽 Dragonflies Crossword
Free printable dragonflies crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Dragonflies Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 3. Dragonflies have giant ones that see everywhere
- 4. Where dragonflies like to live and hunt
- 5. Mosquitoes and gnats that dragonflies eat
- 7. You can see right through their wings
- 9. Dragonflies are some of the fastest insects
Down
- 1. Tall plants near water where they rest
- 2. Dragonflies come in blues, greens, and reds
- 5. Sitting still on a twig or leaf to rest
- 6. Dragonflies have existed for millions of years
- 8. How their wings sparkle in the sunlight
Dragonflies Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Dragonflies Crosswords
This dragonflies crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Agile, Colorful, and Predator. 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 dragonflies, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Speedy flyers with dazzling wings. Looking for more? Try our Dragonflies Word Search or Dragonflies Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked 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.