🏅 Overview
Sports play an important role in building teamwork, fitness, and confidence. This Grade 2 Sports Word Search introduces fifteen action-oriented words that represent popular activities from around the world. By solving the puzzle, children not only practice English spelling but also learn vocabulary that connects directly to physical education and healthy lifestyles.
🎮 How to Play
- Review the list of fifteen sports-related words below.
- Search for each word hidden horizontally or vertically in the puzzle grid.
- Highlight or circle the letters once you find them.
- Some words may overlap with others—look carefully in all directions.
- Use the printable answer key to check your results.
🎯 Learning Goals / Skills
- Improve spelling and recognition of common sports vocabulary.
- Encourage curiosity about different physical activities around the world.
- Build focus and patience through systematic searching.
- Strengthen the connection between English learning and physical education.
📖 Word List + Mini-Glossary
- SOCCER — a global team sport played with a ball and goals.
- TENNIS — a racket sport played across a net.
- BASEBALL — a bat-and-ball game popular in the US and Japan.
- HOCKEY — a fast-paced game played on ice or field with sticks.
- GOLF — hitting a ball into holes using clubs over large courses.
- RUGBY — a contact team sport with an oval-shaped ball.
- BOXING — a sport where two fighters compete using punches.
- SKI — sliding over snow on long boards.
- SKATE — moving on wheels or blades for fun or competition.
- SWIM — moving through water using arms and legs.
- RUN — moving quickly on foot.
- JUMP — leaping into the air with power.
- DANCE — moving rhythmically to music.
- YOGA — a practice of stretches and breathing for health and calm.
- SURF — riding ocean waves on a board.
👩🏫 Teacher Tips
- Classroom Integration: After completing the puzzle, discuss which sports are most popular in the students’ country.
- Movement Break: Let students act out one sport word (e.g., mime swimming or jumping) while classmates guess the term.
- Cultural Link: Highlight that sports like baseball are famous in Japan, while rugby is central in countries like New Zealand.
- Writing Extension: Ask students to write one simple sentence with a sport, e.g., “I play soccer with my friends.”
🖨 Printable & Answer Key Notes
The Grade 2 Sports puzzle is designed with medium-length words to provide a challenge without overwhelming younger learners. The “Print Blank” version is ideal for classroom or at-home worksheets, while the “Print with Answers” option provides a ready-made key for review. Teachers and parents can use the puzzle as both a language task and a springboard for physical activity discussions.
