School Supplies Word Search: Backpack, Notebook, Pencil and Scissors
Everything on the back-to-school shopping list. A backpack to carry it all, a notebook and a folder for papers, pencils and an eraser, a ruler, scissors and glue.
A calm first-morning activity while everyone finds their desk.
School Supplies Vocabulary: 8 Words to Find
Words run across, up and down; 4 of the 8 read backwards. The longest words are Backpack, Notebook and Scissors, with 8 letters each.
- Backpack: A bag carried on the back for books and supplies.
- Eraser: A rubber tool for removing pencil marks.
- Folder: A folded cover for keeping papers.
- Glue: A sticky liquid for crafts and projects.
- Notebook: A book of blank pages for taking notes.
- Pencil: A writing tool with a graphite core.
- Ruler: A straight strip for measuring and drawing lines.
- Scissors: A cutting tool with two blades.
How to Solve the School Supplies Word Search
"Backpack", "Notebook" and "Scissors", 8 letters each, read backwards, and the first two hold the grid's only Ks. "Eraser", "Pencil" and "Ruler" read across. "Folder", with the only D and F, runs down. Only "Glue", which has the grid's single G, runs upward.
First Day of School Activities
- Check off each supply in your backpack after finding it.
- Label your supplies with your name.
- Sort the supplies into writing, cutting and organizing tools.
School Supplies Word Search FAQ
Who is the School Supplies Word Search for?
Ages 5 to 9 and the first day of school.
Which directions do the words run in?
Words run across, up and down; 4 of the 8 read backwards. There are no diagonal words.
Is there an answer key for the School Supplies Word Search?
Yes. Download it from the printable section above: it is a separate PDF with all 8 words marked. Online, each word is crossed off the list the moment you find it.
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