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Gymnastics crosswords for kids

Flips, tumbles, and incredible balance. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.

Words in these puzzles
TumbleBalanceVaultBeamRingsHandstandCartwheelSplitRoutineLandingand 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+

Gymnastics crossword: Easy

Ages 4-6

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Getting off the equipment to finish
  • 4. Ability to bend and stretch
  • 5. Standing upside down on your hands
  • 6. Side-over-side turning move

Down

  • 2. Flipping forward or backward
  • 3. Tight outfit worn for gymnastics

Gymnastics crossword: Medium

Ages 7-9

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 1. Getting off the equipment to finish
  • 3. Narrow raised bar to perform on
  • 4. Side-over-side turning move
  • 5. Standing upside down on your hands
  • 6. Ability to bend and stretch
  • 9. Tight outfit worn for gymnastics
  • 10. Rolling and flipping on the floor

Down

  • 2. Flipping forward or backward
  • 7. Staying steady without falling
  • 8. How you finish a jump or flip

Gymnastics crossword: Hard

Ages 10+

Read the clues and fill in the grid!
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Across

  • 2. Tight outfit worn for gymnastics
  • 3. Side-over-side turning move
  • 6. Staying steady without falling
  • 7. Standing upside down on your hands
  • 9. Ability to bend and stretch
  • 10. Rolling and flipping on the floor
  • 13. Planned sequence of moves
  • 14. Hanging circles for upper body moves

Down

  • 1. Flipping forward or backward
  • 4. Type of bars set side by side
  • 5. White powder for better grip
  • 8. Getting off the equipment to finish
  • 11. How you finish a jump or flip
  • 12. Person who teaches gymnasts

The whole gymnastics 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 Gymnastics Crossword

Every Gymnastics crossword here is themed end to end, from the words to the challenge. Flips, tumbles, and incredible balance. Kids meet words like dismount, tumble and routine as they solve, and that repeated, low-pressure exposure is exactly how new vocabulary sticks.

You'll find this Gymnastics 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 gymnastics 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 gymnastics 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.