Spring and chocolate in one grid
Easter brings the first warmth of spring and an awful lot of chocolate, and this word search gathers it all. You'll track down the season's stars — the BUNNY, the CHICK and a basket of EGGS — the spring flowers from DAFFODIL to TULIP, and the traditions that make the day, like the egg HUNT.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the basket changes every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a Hard-mode hunt once the diagonals and backwards words appear.
Eggs, bunnies and the date that moves
Easter is the most important festival in the Christian year, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, and it falls in spring — a season already linked with new life. That's no accident: the EGG has long been a symbol of new beginnings, which is why decorating and hunting for EGGS became such a beloved custom, with real eggs eventually giving way to CHOCOLATE ones.
The Easter BUNNY hopped in from old German folklore, where an egg-laying hare called the 'Osterhase' brought treats to well-behaved children — settlers carried the story to America, where it grew into the rabbit we know today. One quirk of Easter is that its date moves every year: it lands on the first SUNDAY after the first full moon following the start of spring, so it can fall anywhere from late March to late April.
A springtime classroom favourite
It's perfect for the school holidays, a spring topic or egg-hunt downtime — a cheerful, gentle activity for younger players. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use our Make Your Own tool to build a grid from your own springtime words.
Frequently asked questions
What's in the Easter word search?
All the springtime favourites — bunny, eggs, basket, chick, daffodil and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Is it about spring or the religious side of Easter?
This one leans into the springtime fun — the BUNNY, EGGS, CHICKS and DAFFODILS. For the religious story, the Bible Stories and Nativity puzzles (under Religion) go deeper.
Is it good for the school holidays?
Perfect — a cheerful activity for egg-hunt downtime or a spring topic. Easy mode keeps the grid small with no diagonals or reverse words.