Free Printable Good Friday Word Search for Kids

It is almost Easter and you might be searching for some activities and resources to teach about the Christian Holy Week. With Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, there are many traditions in this holiday week to study.

If you’re looking for a way to teach Good Friday to your students, check out the Free Printable Good Friday Word Search for kids. Click HERE to enter your email address for the Good Friday Word Search.

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Why You Should Teach about Good Friday

Easter is a religious holiday that many families observe around the world. For some families, it’s of great importance to not just recognize the spring themes of renewal, growth, and birthing of cute animals. For Christians, it’s a remembrance of the foundation of their faith in Jesus Christ.

Maybe your students have heard of the miracle of Jesus defeating death through resurrection. But this spring, your students are ready to learn the historical context and events of Good Friday when Jesus died on the cross.

This activity is the perfect addition to a lesson about Good Friday. It shares vocabulary of relevant historical figures, locations, and themes.

How to Use the Good Friday Word Search in Your Classroom

Do you love the free Good Friday Word Search but aren’t sure how to use it in your classroom? Check out these lesson ideas to help:

• Introduce Vocabulary Words: Use the word search to share new words about Good Friday.
• Use It to Establish Preexisting Knowledge: Because the activity’s vocabulary words give context to the sacrifice on the cross, students can share what they already know about Good Friday while searching for the words.
• Practice Spelling: Finding the vocabulary in a word search requires students to know the correct spelling of the words.
• Extension Activity: After a lesson on the history of Good Friday events, use the word search to reinforce ideas and vocabulary on the topic.

Why We Think You Should Use the Good Friday Word Search

There are several reasons to use the Good Friday Word Search with your students.

1. It’s easy to understand. The lesson topic of Good Friday can be heavy and difficult to explain. Having an activity that uses the vocabulary in an age appropriate manner is a great resource.
2. It’s spelling practice. Kids won’t even notice they are using their brain to correctly spell vocabulary words while searching for them.
3. It’s a fun activity that feels like a game. What kids don’t love games?
4. It’s completely free! Click HERE to enter your email for the free download.

What’s Included in the Good Friday Word Search

In the free Good Friday Word Search, you will receive the following:

1. The Word Search: A 15 x 15 letter puzzle. It has 15 letters across by 15 letters down. Words can be found horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
2. The Word Bank:  The following vocabulary words are included in the search: Jesus, Friday, Crucifixion, Sacrifice, Darkness, Cross, Golgotha, Forgiveness, Victory, and more!
3. The Answer Key: An exact copy of the 15×15 letter puzzle with the answers identified with a red circle. Use the key yourself or have your students check the key for further reinforcement.

How to Get the Good Friday Word Search

Ready to download your free Good Friday Word Search? It’s easy. Just click HERE. You’ll be asked to enter your email address and your first name. Within a few seconds, you’ll have the Good Friday Word Search printable in your inbox ready to use.

More Good Friday and Easter Activities

Looking for even more Good Friday and Easter Activities? Check out these resources from our blog:

• Easter Activity Pages
• Christian Easter Basket Ideas
• Free Easter Printables for Kids to Enjoy
• Easter Scattergories
• Easter Roll and Write Game
• Easter Egg Dying Science Experiment
• Christ Centered Easter with Candy