Three Little Pigs cryptograms for kids
The story of three pigs and one big bad wolf. 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.
Three Little Pigs cryptogram: Easy
Ages 6-8
Cryptogram - Answer Key
STICKS · STURDY · SNOUT · BOILING · WISE · WOLF · FOUNDATION · BRICKS · HUFF · BLOW
Three Little Pigs cryptogram: Medium
Ages 8-10
Cryptogram - Answer Key
PIGLET · SNOUT · BLOW · HUFF · STICKS · WISE · PUFF · BRICKS · COLLAPSE · MORTAR
Three Little Pigs cryptogram: Hard
Ages 10-12
Cryptogram - Answer Key
BRICKS · WOLF · LAZY · BLOW · PIGLET · HUFF · STRAW · TROWEL · TROTTER · BOILING
The whole three little pigs pack
All 5 activities on this theme in one printable file: maze, word search, crossword, word scramble and bingo.
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About three little pigs cryptograms
These Medium three little pigs cryptograms turn a list of three little pigs words into a secret code kids get to break. One letter always stands for the same other letter, so cracking a few unlocks the rest. On this medium page, one starter letter is given.
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 three little pigs 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 three little pigs theme, to guess the rest. Check each finished word against the answer key.
Common questions
How does a three little pigs cryptogram work?+
Each letter of the alphabet is swapped for a different letter, and the same code is used for every three little pigs word on the page. You crack the code - figuring out which letter stands for which - and write the decoded three little pigs words on the blank lines.
How many hints does the Medium three little pigs 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 three little pigs 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 three little pigs cryptograms free to print?+
Yes, completely free with no signup. Print these three little pigs cryptogram puzzles as many times as you like for home or the classroom. An answer key is included on a separate page.