First Day of School Word Search
This First Day of School word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the holidays, weather, and activities of a season. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: AUTUMN, BACKPACK, NOTEBOOK, PENCIL, ERASER, LUNCHBOX, RULER, JACKET, SWEATER, SCARF, BOOTS, LEAVES.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
First Day of 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.
- 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.
- LUNCHBOX /lʌntʃbɒks/ · noun
- A container, typically made of plastic or metal, used to carry food, especially for a meal eaten at midday. Related: box, container, basket, pack.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- SCARF /skɑːrf/ · noun
- A piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth or as a fashion accessory. Related: bandana, necktie, shawl, wrapping.
- BOOTS /buːts/ · noun
- Boots are sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle, often extending up the leg. As a countable noun it is the plural of 'boot', and in dated British usage 'the boots' referred to a hotel or club servant who cleaned shoes. Related: footwear, shoes.
- 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.
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