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Josiah, the Boy King Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Josiah, the Boy King word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 15 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages
Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty
Medium
Time
10 minutes
Scripture
2 Kings 22–23

Use this word search after you teach Josiah, the Boy King (2 Kings 22–23).

The story: Josiah became king when he was only eight years old. In the eighteenth year of his reign, Hilkiah the high priest found the book of the law in the house of the LORD, and when Josiah heard it read, he rent his clothes and wept. He read the book to all the people and made a covenant to walk after the LORD.

Talk about it: Big idea: Kids can follow God, God's Word. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 9 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 15 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Josiah, the Boy King word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (9 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (15 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

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