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Mustard Seed Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Mustard Seed 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
Matthew 13:31–32; 17:20
Bible story
The Mustard Seed

Use this word search after you teach The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32; 17:20).

The story: Jesus said the kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed, the least of all seeds, that grows into a tree where the birds of the air lodge. He also said, "If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed... nothing shall be impossible unto you."

Talk about it: Big idea: Faith, God's kingdom grows. 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 The Mustard Seed 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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