Cute Valentine's Animals Word Search: Teddy Bears, Doves and Swans
The cuddly and lovely animals of Valentine's Day: teddy bears, bunnies, kittens and puppies on cards and gifts; doves and swans, symbols of love; birds, which old English tradition said chose their mates in mid-February; and the bee of every "bee mine" pun.
Two swans facing each other make a heart shape with their necks.
Cute Valentine's Day Animals Vocabulary: 8 Words to Find
Words run across, up and down; 4 of the 8 read backwards. The longest word is Kitten, with 6 letters.
- Bear: A teddy bear, a classic cuddly Valentine's gift.
- Bee: A bee, as in the pun "bee mine".
- Bird: Birds, which, according to old English tradition, choose their mates on Valentine's Day.
- Bunny: A soft, cuddly rabbit.
- Dove: A white bird, a symbol of love and peace.
- Kitten: A young cat.
- Puppy: A young dog.
- Swan: A graceful bird; two swans facing each other make a heart shape.
How to Solve the Cute Valentine's Day Animals Word Search
"Bear" and "Bee" share BE: "Bear" reads across, and "Bee" is the only word reading backwards. "Bunny", "Kitten", with the only K, and "Puppy", with the only P, run upward. "Bird", "Dove", with the only V, and "Swan", with the only W, run down.
Valentine's Animal Activities
- Draw your favorite animal holding a heart.
- Write a "bee mine" style pun for each animal.
- Find out which animals stay with one partner for life.
Cute Valentine's Day Animals Word Search FAQ
Who is the Cute Valentine's Day Animals Word Search for?
Ages 4 to 8 and animal lovers.
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 Cute Valentine's Day Animals 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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