3 Printable Insect Word Games for Kids

I love creating and sharing fun and educational printable games for kids. There is something so great about learning through play and all the printable games I’ve created educate kids, entertain kids, and engage kids. This collection of 3 printable insect word games for kids is yet another great selection.

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Whether you are a homeschooler, a teacher in a school, or a parent looking for educational resources for your kids, this set of word games is perfect for you.

I think we can all agree that kids love bugs. Anything creepy and crawly is sure to excite a kid…right?! This collection of insect word games is great for any time of the year, but I really love pulling out these games during the summertime. When the kids are looking for something to do on a rainy day, why not pass them these printable games and have fun learning and exploring the insect world?

Printable Insect Word Games for Kids

Insect Word Scramble Game

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First up is our insect word jumble game. This is a great place to start because it introduces the common insect names that will be used throughout this collection. Unscrambling words helps to reinforce the spelling, reading, and recognition of these words. Word scramble games can be a little more challenging, so don’t forget to print the insect word scramble answer key.

Insect Word Search Game

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When I was a kid I loved word search puzzles. They were one of my absolute favorite word games to play. This insects word search printable game will have kids searching for the names of their favorite insects. I love the idea of using rainbow coloured pencil crayons to complete this word search. In the end, you will have a rainbow all over your page. Don’t forget to print our insect word search answers sheet.

Insect Crossword Puzzle Game

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Finally, our insect crossword puzzle includes a series of questions and clues about common insects. Solve the questions and you will have the words that fill the puzzle. I’ve also included pictures of the words too, that can help the kids along. And, we also have a printable insect crossword puzzle answer key for even more assistance.

If your kids are really interested in learning more about insects, you’ll want to take a look at our printable insect identification worksheet. Head outside and search around for insects. When you find something use the identification sheet to record all of your observations. This is yet another fun and educational activity for kids. Don’t forget to go to your local library to learn even more about insects!