Rainbows crosswords for kids
Chase every color of the rainbow, from red to violet. 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.
Rainbows crossword: Easy
Ages 4-6
Rainbows Crossword
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Across
- 2. The color of sunshine in a rainbow
- 6. What you hold over your head to stay dry in the rain
Down
- 1. The full range of colors hidden in white light
- 3. The light that shines down from the sun
- 4. The color between red and yellow
- 5. A tiny ball of water that bends sunlight
Rainbows Crossword - Answer Key
Easy (Ages 4-6)
Rainbows crossword: Medium
Ages 7-9
Rainbows Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 4. The color on the inside edge of a rainbow
- 5. The light that shines down from the sun
- 7. A small pool of rainwater on the ground
- 8. A tiny ball of water that bends sunlight
- 9. The color of sunshine in a rainbow
- 10. The color between red and yellow
Down
- 1. A deep blue-purple color in a rainbow
- 2. The full range of colors hidden in white light
- 3. A rainbow with a second, fainter bow above it
- 6. What you hold over your head to stay dry in the rain
Rainbows Crossword - Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Rainbows crossword: Hard
Ages 10+
Rainbows Crossword
Hard (Ages 10+)
Across
- 4. The color in the middle of a rainbow
- 6. The color on the inside edge of a rainbow
- 7. What you hold over your head to stay dry in the rain
- 9. A fluffy white shape floating in the sky
- 11. Rainy, windy weather that often ends with a rainbow
- 13. A deep blue-purple color in a rainbow
- 14. A small pool of rainwater on the ground
Down
- 1. The full range of colors hidden in white light
- 2. A rainbow with a second, fainter bow above it
- 3. A glass shape that splits light into colors
- 5. The light that shines down from the sun
- 8. A tiny ball of water that bends sunlight
- 10. The color between red and yellow
- 12. The color of a clear summer sky
Rainbows Crossword - Answer Key
Hard (Ages 10+)
The whole rainbows pack
All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.
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About Rainbows Crossword
Our Rainbows crossword puzzles turn a favorite kids' topic into a printable they actually want to finish. Chase every color of the rainbow, from red to violet. Each one is built around themed words like prism, cloud and red, so children pick up rainbows 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 rainbows 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 rainbows 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.