January Crossword Puzzle (Free Printable for Kids)

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Add some winter fun to your learning with this free printable January themed crossword puzzle! This printable includes a 2 pages with the crossword puzzle and an answer key. Kids will enjoy solving clues inspired by winter and January, making it a fun and educational activity for home or classroom use.

January is the perfect time for cozy indoor activities, and this January themed crossword puzzle is a great way to keep kids entertained while building their vocabulary and problem-solving skills.

With lots of winter themed words and clues related to the season, this puzzle will challenge young minds and provide a fun learning experience.

We’ve got other fun January printable worksheets that would pair perfectly with this crossword, like our January word search printable. We’ve also got a January reading log and a challenging January word scramble. and a Be sure to check out our January themes too!

Why You’ll Love This Printable

• Combines learning and fun with a seasonal theme.
• Easy to use—just print and solve!
• Includes an answer key for easy checking.
• Great for individual or group activities.

Materials

• Printed Crossword Puzzle: Download and print the PDF file. You can grab it at the end of this post along with the answer key.
• Pencil or Pen: For writing in the answers.

The Printable

This January crossword printable includes two pages: the crossword puzzle with 12 clues (across and down) and a second page with the answer key.

The clues are simple and fun, featuring winter words like “snowman,” “scarf,” “hot cocoa,” and more. It’s perfect for kids to work on during quiet time or as part of a winter lesson plan.

Instructions

Download and print the 2-page PDF and make as many copies as you need.

Provide pencils or pens for writing in the answers.

Hand out the crossword puzzle and let kids work through the clues to solve it.

Once completed, use the answer key to check their work.

For an added challenge, ask kids to come up with their own winter-themed crossword clues!

Top Tips

• Encourage teamwork by having kids solve the puzzle in pairs or groups.
• Pair this puzzle with a winter-themed story or lesson for added fun and context.

Educational Uses

Vocabulary Building: This crossword puzzle introduces and reinforces winter-themed vocabulary such as “snowman,” “cocoa,” and “fireplace.” It’s a great way for kids to learn new words while associating them with the season.

Critical Thinking: Solving the clues requires kids to think carefully and make connections between the clues and their prior knowledge, helping to develop problem-solving and analytical skills.

Spelling Practice: As kids write their answers into the crossword, they’re practicing correct spelling, which reinforces language skills in a fun way.

Reading Comprehension: Reading and understanding the clues boosts comprehension skills as kids interpret the meaning and context of each hint.

Teamwork and Collaboration: In a classroom or group setting, kids can work together to solve the puzzle, improving communication and teamwork skills while brainstorming answers.

Seasonal Learning: The January and winter theme helps connect the activity to the time of year, making it a great addition to lessons about seasons, weather, or holidays.

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This January crossword puzzle is a fun and simple way to add a touch of winter magic to your learning activities. Kids will love solving the clues and filling in the puzzle, and with the included answer key, it’s easy to check their work.

Download it today and enjoy a little seasonal fun with your students or kids at home!