About Us

Welcome to PuzzleHatchery—a place where learning and fun go hand in hand.

We’re a small team of educators, parents, and developers who believe in the power of puzzles to spark curiosity, strengthen problem-solving skills, and make learning enjoyable for kids ages 6 to 11. Our site offers free printable puzzles and interactive brain games designed for use by teachers, homeschoolers, and families around the world.

Why We Created PuzzleHatchery

Education today faces many challenges—tight schedules, limited resources, and screen fatigue. As teachers and parents ourselves, we saw a growing need for low-prep, high-impact activities that are both meaningful and fun. That’s why we launched PuzzleHatchery:

  • To provide ready-to-use puzzles for busy teachers and parents
  • To support critical thinking and language development
  • To keep kids engaged without relying on apps or logins

Our content is free forever, with no paywalls, no sign-ups, and no hidden fees.

Who We Serve

PuzzleHatchery is built for:

  • 🧑‍🏫 Teachers looking for warm-ups, brain breaks, or early finisher tasks
  • 🏠 Homeschooling families wanting creative learning resources
  • 🎒 Parents seeking printable activities for road trips, rainy days, or screen-free time

Whether you’re teaching 2nd grade in Ohio or homeschooling in Sydney, we’ve got you covered.

What You’ll Find Here

Our puzzle library includes:

  • 🧩 Word Searches, Crosswords, Mazes, Sudoku
  • 🖨️ Downloadable PDFs for printing
  • 💻 Browser-based puzzle generators (no installation)
  • 🎨 Themed collections for holidays, seasons, and subjects

Each puzzle is designed to be child-friendly, visually clear, and age-appropriate.

How We’re Funded

PuzzleHatchery is supported by Google AdSense. You’ll see display ads on our puzzle pages—these help us:

  • Cover hosting and development costs
  • Keep the site 100% free and open to all
  • Avoid charging for content or collecting personal data

We never use pop-ups, autoplay audio, or aggressive tracking. Learn more on our Privacy Policy page.

Meet the Team

Our small, remote team includes:

  • Erin W. – Former elementary school teacher, curriculum consultant
  • Dale K. – Front-end developer, puzzle builder, educational tech enthusiast
  • Maya T. – Editor & reviewer (BA in child psychology), based in Tokyo
  • Guest Contributors – Volunteer educators and puzzle fans worldwide

We believe education is a team effort, and we welcome contributions from like-minded creators.

Our Values

Everything we publish reflects our commitment to:

  • 🎓 Educational quality over volume
  • 🛡️ Safety and privacy for users of all ages
  • 🌍 Accessibility—no downloads, no sign-ins, mobile-friendly
  • ❤️ Community feedback—we welcome corrections, suggestions, and collaboration

Let’s Connect

Have an idea or spotted a mistake? We’d love to hear from you.

👉 Visit our Contact page or email us directly at hello@puzzlehatchery.com.
You can also follow our updates and new puzzle releases via our newsletter (coming soon!).

Thank you for supporting PuzzleHatchery—we’re proud to be your trusted source for brain-boosting fun.