Little Red Riding Hood crosswords for kids
The story of Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.
3 crosswords on this page
Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.
Little Red Riding Hood crossword: Easy
Ages 4-6
Little Red Riding Hood Crossword
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Across
- 2. What Grandmother wears while in bed
- 6. The old woman Red visits in bed
Down
- 1. Brave man who saves them from wolf
- 3. Wolf dresses up as Grandmother in bed
- 4. How sneaky and clever the wolf is
- 5. Mother told her not to leave the path
Little Red Riding Hood Crossword - Answer Key
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Little Red Riding Hood crossword: Medium
Ages 7-9
Little Red Riding Hood Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 2. Mother told her not to leave the path
- 5. The old woman Red visits in bed
- 7. Grandmother's small house in the woods
- 8. Wolf dresses up as Grandmother in bed
- 9. How sneaky and clever the wolf is
Down
- 1. Hat that Grandmother wears on her head
- 2. Brave man who saves them from wolf
- 3. Pretty things Red stops to pick
- 4. When the woodcutter saves the day
- 6. What Grandmother wears while in bed
Little Red Riding Hood Crossword - Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Little Red Riding Hood crossword: Hard
Ages 10+
Little Red Riding Hood Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 5. Hat that Grandmother wears on her head
- 6. Container carrying food for Grandmother
- 7. How sneaky and clever the wolf is
- 9. The old woman Red visits in bed
- 11. When the woodcutter saves the day
- 12. Mother told her not to leave the path
- 13. Wolf dresses up as Grandmother in bed
- 14. Pretty things Red stops to pick
Down
- 1. What Red must be facing the wolf
- 2. Dark woods Red walks through alone
- 3. Brave man who saves them from wolf
- 4. Grandmother's small house in the woods
- 8. What big ones the wolf has to eat
- 10. What Grandmother wears while in bed
Little Red Riding Hood Crossword - Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
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About Little Red Riding Hood Crossword
Our Little Red Riding Hood crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. The story of Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf. Each one is built around themed words like forest, cloak and hood, so children pick up little red riding hood vocabulary by playing - not from a flashcard.
Choose easy, medium, or hard to match your child (ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10+). Every level is free, comes with an answer key, and quietly builds vocabulary, spelling, and clue-based reasoning - a no-prep pick for a quiet afternoon at home or a themed activity in class.
Common questions
Are these little red riding hood 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 little red riding hood 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.