🌲 Nature Crossword
Free printable nature crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Nature Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 2. Seed of an oak tree
- 6. Very tall natural land formation
- 8. How plants make food from sunlight
- 10. Field of grass and flowers
Down
- 1. Deep valley with steep sides
- 3. Arc of colors in the sky after rain
- 4. Colorful insect with large wings
- 5. Fungus that grows from the ground
- 7. Seed holder from a pine tree
- 9. Tall yellow flower that follows the sun
Nature Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Nature Crosswords
Test your nature knowledge with this medium crossword! Clues lead to answers like Glacier, Pollen, and Hibernate. 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 nature, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Explore the wonders of the natural world. Looking for more? Try our Nature Word Search or Nature Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these nature 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 nature 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.