Words for things we do
Action words — verbs — are an important early step in learning to talk and read, and this puzzle gathers them. You'll be finding the busy ones, from RUN, JUMP and HOP to SWIM, CLIMB and DANCE.
Because every new puzzle reshuffles the grid, no two Action Words word searches are the same. One round a backwards CRAWL hides in a corner; the next a diagonal CATCH appears across the middle.
A lively early-years favourite
Learning action words is a cornerstone of early language, and a word search makes it fun. Easy mode keeps things simple for little ones with short words like SIT, KICK and WAVE, while the whole list builds gentle reading and spelling practice.
Best of all, you can act each one out — find WALK, then take a walk on the spot. Spotting THROW tucked into a corner is a happy little win.
How to play
Drag across a word, or click its first and last letter — both work. Each word you find locks in with its own highlight and ticks off the list, so you always know what's left to find.
Want a bigger challenge? Switch to Medium or Hard for a larger grid with diagonal and reverse words. Stuck on one? Tap Hint for a nudge, or Solve to reveal them all at once.
Print an Action Words word search pack
Tap Download for a printable PDF of fresh Action Words puzzles, with optional answer keys. Choose how many you want and how many per page — perfect for an early-years topic, home learning, or a wiggly afternoon.
Add a name-and-date line and you've got ready-to-print worksheets in seconds, free and account-free.
Frequently asked questions
Which action words are in the word search?
Lots of things we do — run, jump, hop, walk, sing and clap, plus swim, skip, dance, climb, throw, catch and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Is the Action Words word search free to print?
Yes. Play free online or download a printable PDF pack with optional answer keys — great for classrooms, no sign-up required.
Is it suitable for young children?
Perfectly. Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words, ideal for learning action words.