If you’re looking for a May word search for kids, this printable packet includes spring themes, May holidays, and seasonal vocabulary your children can use for simple independent practice.
You’ll find word search puzzles for Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, May Day, strawberries, gardening, flowers, and more. These pages are print-and-go, making them easy to add to your homeschool routine, morning work, or quiet review time.
Welcome back to the monthly word search puzzle packets! These are always fun pages to work on and can be used in a multitude of ways.
If you do not routinely use themes in your homeschool or learning setting, I would encourage you to do so! It breaks up the monotony of the usual curriculum in a fun way. Whether you choose word searches, unit studies, copywork, or phonics practice, I am certain your young learners will enjoy the change of pace!
Enjoy browsing through the many themes in this month’s May word search packet!
Back in 2017, I published a set of monthly word searches for my word-search-loving girls. They were a hit with them! They were in need of some updating, so please download the newest version and enjoy all over again!
✅ Browse through all of the word search printables for kids here at Mama’s Learning Corner! Not only will you find monthly themes, but also phonics work such as short vowels and long vowels. More topics include holiday themes and U.S. States.
🪻Still looking for spring printables? Take a look at my spring hub full of spring learning activities for kids. There are reading and phonics worksheets, math pages, writing prompts, and more.
May Word Search for Kids
In the monthly Word Search Packets, I offer 10 different themed word searches pertaining to the particular month. The National Day of Prayer is in May, and I wanted to offer that search as a bonus to this set.
While creating that puzzle, I lost track of how many searches I created, and inadvertently created TWELVE searches for May! My mistake is your gain! Ha!
At a Glance – May Word Search for Kids
Ages: Kindergarten – 3rd grade
Pages: 12 word search puzzles + answer key
Skills: vocabulary, spelling, visual scanning
Prep: print-and-go
Use for: morning work, independent practice, May themes, early finishers
Each word in the search can be found horizontally, vertically, or diagonally from left to right.
Also note that the pages are not dated in any way, so you should be able to use them year after year.
What’s Included in This May Word Search Packet
Each May word search printable puzzle includes 12 words, and there are 10 word search puzzles total.
Each word in the search can be found horizontally, vertically, or diagonally from left to right.
In the May Word Search Puzzle Packet, you’ll find the following topics:
★ Plant a Garden – Many gardens are planted in May, right after the last frost.
★ Strawberries – Strawberries are ripe and juicy in May while they’re in season
★ May Day – Talk about the traditions of May Day and the maypole!
★ Mother’s Day – Always the 2nd Sunday in May
★ Memorial Day – Celebrated the last Monday of May
★ Cinco de Mayo – May 5th, of course
★ …Brings May Flowers! – Search for a variety of my flowers, which just happen to be my favorite ❤️
★ I Love My Teachers! – Teacher Appreciation Week is in May
★ Armed Forces Day – Words about the U.S. observance
★ Victoria Day – Words related to the Canadian observance
★★ BONUS: Kentucky Derby – Raced the 1st Saturday in May in Louisville, Kentucky
★★ BONUS: National Day of Prayer – Observed each year on the 1st Thursday of May
Also includes an answer key.
Easy Ways to Use These May Word Search Puzzles
Are word searches just busy work for kids? I say absolutely not!
Yes, they are fun pages, but word searches can be packed with learning.
Here are a few suggestions:
- These word searches are grouped by theme. Choose a ‘theme for the day’ or have a ‘Fun Friday Theme’ each week. Talk about the theme – read a book, watch an educational You Tube video, and go over each vocabulary word. Ensure your children know what each word means and can use it appropriately in a sentence.
- Do your students need phonics help? Choose a few words from the word bank in the puzzle and focus on a particular phonics concept. For example, choose to work on vowel teams, silent letters (such as a silent k or g), consonant blends, tricky spelling concepts, or types of syllables. The opportunities for phonics mastery are endless here.
➡️ Need help with teaching spelling? Take a look at How I Teach Spelling in Our Homeschool - Use this as a brainstorming activity. After reviewing the vocabulary words together on your chosen puzzle page, brainstorm other words that could be included. Make a list on the board and add to it throughout the day or week.
- Need penmanship practice? Have your child write the vocabulary words – in print or cursive – in their best penmanship.
➡️ Need more handwriting resources? Hop over to my handwriting and copywork section to find a variety of helps.
Download the May Word Search for Kids Packet
There are two simple ways to access these May word search printables:
Option 1: All Access Pass Members
If you’re an All Access Pass member, you can download this full packet instantly from the Word Searches page inside your account.
All Access Pass members get access to hundreds of printables, all organized and ready to use—no searching required.
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Option 2: Purchase the May Word Search Packet
You can purchase the full May Word Search Printable Packet below and download it immediately:
May Word Search Printable Packet
May word search printable packet with 12 themed puzzles for spring and May holidays.
Includes Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, gardening, strawberries, flowers, and more, plus an answer key.
Option 3: Purchase the Monthly Word Search Bundle
Prefer to have the whole year ready? The Monthly Word Search Bundle includes all 12 monthly packets, so you can print a fresh set each month without hunting for the next one.
Word Search BUNDLE
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Purchase ALL monthly word searches for 70% off!
Includes 120+ word searches for 1st-3rd grades with various monthly themes.
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Nice! I love putting word searches in with my kids morning work for a little spelling practice and to encourage their little minds to slow down and focus.
Yay! Make sure you look on the subscriber page – the whole year is there to download. 🙂
xo, Lauren