June Word Search (+bonus coloring page)
June is such a fun month to celebrate with kids. School is wrapping up, summer is beginning, gardens are blooming, and families are planning vacations, picnics, beach days, camping trips, and outdoor adventures. This June Word Search is a simple printable activity that helps kids keep their minds active while getting excited about all the special things June brings.
This printable is a great choice for classroom activities, homeschool lessons, quiet time, early finishers, summer camp, or a fun rainy day activity at home. Kids can search for June-themed words, color the picture, and talk about their favorite summer plans.
Fun Facts About June
June is the sixth month of the year and is often thought of as the start of summer fun.
Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14. The Continental Congress adopted the first official United States flag on June 14, 1777.
The first day of summer usually falls around June 20 or June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
June is a popular month for graduations, weddings, vacations, camping trips, picnics, and outdoor family activities.
Supplies
- Printer
- White paper
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Pencil
Instructions
- Print one copy of the June Word Search for each child.
- Have the kids color the picture first, or save the coloring for after they finish the puzzle.
- Ask them to find and circle each June word hidden in the word search.
- When they are finished, invite them to color the rest of the page and talk about their favorite June activities.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the printables link to download and print the June Word Search.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this June Word Search as a seasonal classroom activity before summer break. After students finish the puzzle, ask them to choose three words from the word search and write a sentence about each one.
You can also turn it into a simple writing prompt. Have kids write about their favorite June memory, a summer activity they are looking forward to, or something they learned during the school year.
For a group activity, make a June bulletin board with the finished coloring pages. Add student-written sentences or short summer goals around the display.
More June Activity Ideas
Pair this printable with a short lesson about Flag Day, the first day of summer, summer safety, or end-of-school-year celebrations.
You can also use it as part of a summer packet for kids to take home. Add coloring pages, printable templates, reading logs, and easy crafts for kids to keep them learning all summer long.
Supplies
Printer
White Paper
Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils
Instructions
Print out a copy of the word search for each of the kids.
Set them up with their favorite coloring utensils and set they loose to color the picture and search out their favorite June words.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
My daughter loved doing this !!!!
Nice idea to keep kids entertained and learning in June! Do you think this kind of activity helps them get more excited about summer holidays?