Grade 2 Sports Word Search

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Grade 2 Intro – Game On!

This 12 × 12 printable puzzle hides fifteen sport words—from SOCCER to SURF. Learners build spelling skills and PE vocabulary in one fast-paced activity.

  • 🏅 Boosts PE word recognition
  • 🖨️ Instant PDF answer key
  • ⏱️ 5-minute warm-up or early-finisher task
Contents

Word List

  1. SOCCER
  2. TENNIS
  3. BASEBALL
  4. HOCKEY
  5. GOLF
  6. RUGBY
  7. BOXING
  8. SKI
  9. SKATE
  10. SWIM
  11. RUN
  12. JUMP
  13. DANCE
  14. YOGA
  15. SURF

How to Play – 3 Easy Steps

  1. Print or display the grid.
  2. Students find all 15 sport words—left-to-right or top-to-bottom.
  3. Click Show Answers or check page 2 of the PDF to review together.

Grade 2 – How to Use in Class

  1. Sort each sport into team vs individual events.
  2. Allow six minutes for pairs to solve; fast finishers mime each sport.
  3. Reveal answers and discuss favourite outdoor activities.

Puzzle Grid

Teaching Tip: Have students group words by “ball sports” vs “board sports” to reinforce categorisation.

FAQ

How long does this puzzle take?

Most Grade 2 classes finish in 6 – 8 minutes.

Is a PDF answer key included?

Yes—page 2 of the download shows every word highlighted.

Which curriculum goals does this support?

It reinforces health & PE vocabulary and encourages movement-based discussion.

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