Sleeping Beauty cryptograms for kids
A princess falls into a magical deep sleep. 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.
Sleeping Beauty cryptogram: Easy
Ages 6-8
Cryptogram - Answer Key
ENCHANTED · CURSE · KINGDOM · THORNS · AWAKENING · BLESSING · FAIRY · CRADLE · SLUMBER · SPINDLE
Sleeping Beauty cryptogram: Medium
Ages 8-10
Cryptogram - Answer Key
BLESSING · THORNS · CENTENNIAL · ENCHANTED · PROPHECY · SPINDLE · KISS · WICKED · BRAMBLES · AWAKENING
Sleeping Beauty cryptogram: Hard
Ages 10-12
Cryptogram - Answer Key
CURSE · THORNS · ROSE · BRAMBLES · CENTENNIAL · AWAKENING · PRINCESS · BLESSING · SPINDLE · WICKED
The whole sleeping beauty pack
All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.
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About sleeping beauty cryptograms
Ready to be a codebreaker? Each sleeping beauty 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 sleeping beauty 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 sleeping beauty 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 sleeping beauty theme, to guess the rest. Check each finished word against the answer key.
Common questions
How does a sleeping beauty cryptogram work?+
Each letter of the alphabet is swapped for a different letter, and the same code is used for every sleeping beauty word on the page. You crack the code - figuring out which letter stands for which - and write the decoded sleeping beauty words on the blank lines.
How many hints does the Medium sleeping beauty 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 sleeping beauty 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 sleeping beauty cryptograms free to print?+
Yes, completely free with no signup. Print these sleeping beauty cryptogram puzzles as many times as you like for home or the classroom. An answer key is included on a separate page.