Fairy Tales cryptograms for kids
Classic fairy tale stories and magical adventures. Every sheet is generated and checked before it reaches the page, and each one prints with its answer key.
3 cryptograms on this page
Every level is below with its answer key. Print the one you want; the others stay off the paper.
Fairy Tales cryptogram: Easy
Ages 6-8
Cryptogram - Answer Key
WAND · PRINCE · APPLE · COTTAGE · SPELL · GODMOTHER · TOWER · SLIPPER · MIRROR · WOLF
Fairy Tales cryptogram: Medium
Ages 8-10
Cryptogram - Answer Key
CROWN · MIRROR · DWARF · CASTLE · BEANSTALK · SPELL · COTTAGE · ENCHANTED · GODMOTHER · PUMPKIN
Fairy Tales cryptogram: Hard
Ages 10-12
Cryptogram - Answer Key
FAIRY · CASTLE · PRINCE · COTTAGE · KINGDOM · SPINDLE · CROWN · BEANSTALK · MAGIC · PUMPKIN
The whole fairy tales pack
All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.
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About fairy tales cryptograms
Ready to be a codebreaker? Each fairy tales word below is written in a letter-swap cipher, and one starter letter is given. Figure out which letter stands for which, then decode all the fairy tales words. Free to print, with an answer key included.
Cryptograms are a sneaky-fun way to build spelling, letter recognition, and logical reasoning. Kids use pattern-spotting and process of elimination to crack the code, and the fairy tales theme keeps them motivated to finish. Because the whole puzzle uses one consistent cipher, solving it rewards careful, methodical thinking - the same skill that helps with reading and math.
Start with the hint letter. Wherever that coded letter appears, write the real letter - the code is the same for every word. Use the letters you have decoded, plus the fairy tales theme, to guess the rest. Check each finished word against the answer key.
Common questions
How does a fairy tales cryptogram work?+
Each letter of the alphabet is swapped for a different letter, and the same code is used for every fairy tales word on the page. You crack the code - figuring out which letter stands for which - and write the decoded fairy tales words on the blank lines.
How many hints does the Medium fairy tales cryptogram give?+
The Medium level gives 1 starter letter. The hints show which real letter a coded letter stands for, to get you started.
What age is the Medium fairy tales cryptogram for?+
The Medium level suits ages 8-10. Cryptograms involve reading and spelling, so they work best for kids who can already read simple words; the hint count is what makes each level easier or harder.
Are these fairy tales cryptograms free to print?+
Yes, completely free with no signup. Print these fairy tales cryptogram puzzles as many times as you like for home or the classroom. An answer key is included on a separate page.