📖 Reading Crossword
Free printable reading crossword puzzle for kids — ages 7-9. Read the clues and fill in the grid!
Reading Crossword
Medium (Ages 7-9)
Across
- 4. The events that happen in a story
- 6. The person who draws pictures for books
- 7. The person who writes the book
- 9. The voice telling you the story
Down
- 1. A story that is made up and imaginary
- 2. A section or part of a longer book
- 3. The name of a book on the cover
- 5. A group of sentences about one idea
- 8. One sheet of paper in a book
Reading Crossword — Answer Key
Medium (Ages 7-9)
About Reading Crosswords
This reading crossword challenges kids to connect clues with answers like Genre, Plot, and Setting. 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 reading, and test their answer against the crossing words — a rich learning loop.
Adventures found inside every book. Looking for more? Try our Reading Word Search or Reading Word Scramble!
Frequently Asked Questions
▶Are these reading 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 reading 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.