Back to School Word Search
Free Back to School word search. We picked 12 themed words — the holidays, weather, and activities of a season — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: AUTUMN, LEAVES, SWEATER, JACKET, BACKPACK, NOTEBOOK, PENCIL, ERASER, RULER, SCISSORS, HOMEWORK, TEACHER.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Back to School word list, defined
- AUTUMN /ˈɔːtəm/ (US also /ˈɑːtəm/) · noun
- The season between summer and winter, during which temperatures cool and deciduous trees shed their leaves; in the Northern Hemisphere it spans roughly September to November. It is chiefly British usage, with 'fall' being the standard North American equivalent. Related: fall, harvest time.
- LEAVES /liːvz/ · noun, verb
- The parts of a plant that grow from the stem and are typically green and flat. To leave or depart from a place. Related: flees, exits, departs, withdrew.
- SWEATER /ˈswɛtər/ · noun
- A knitted garment, typically made of wool or a wool-blend, worn to keep warm, often in casual or sporty settings. Related: cardigan, jumper, fleecy, pullover.
- JACKET /dʒækɪt/ · noun
- A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, typically made of fabric and fastened at the front with buttons or a zip. A jacket can be a casual or formal item of clothing, depending on the style and material used. Related: coat, jumper, windbreaker, blazer.
- BACKPACK /ˈbækpæk/ · noun
- A bag carried on the back, secured by two straps over the shoulders, used for carrying belongings while hiking, traveling, or going to school or work. Related: rucksack, knapsack, pack, daypack.
- NOTEBOOK /nɒt.bʊk/ · noun
- A book with blank pages for writing or drawing, or a digital equivalent. A notebook is often used for recording notes, ideas, or observations. Related: book, journal, diary, log.
- PENCIL /pɛnsəl/ · noun
- A writing instrument with a narrow, solid point and a length of graphite or other material enclosed in a cylindrical casing, used for applying lines to a surface. Related: pen, marker, crayon, graphite.
- ERASER /ɪˈreɪzər/ · noun
- A small object, typically made of rubber, used to erase pencil marks from paper; more broadly, any device or substance that removes writing. Related: rubber, ink eraser.
- RULER /ruːlər/ · noun
- A straight edge used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths. A person or thing that rules or governs. Related: governor, dictator, measurer, straightedge.
- SCISSORS /ˈsɪsərz/ · noun
- A small instrument used for cutting, typically having two blades that are opened and closed by a spring. Related: clippers, shears, snips, trimmers.
- HOMEWORK /ˈhɑm.wɜːrk/ · noun
- Work that is assigned to be done at home, typically by a student, as an assignment or project. Related: assignment, project, task, study.
- TEACHER /ˈtɛtʃər/ · noun
- A person who teaches, especially in a school or university. A person who imparts knowledge or skills to others. Related: educator, instructor, professor, lecturer.
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