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Prodigal Son Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Prodigal Son word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 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: Luke 15:11–32
Bible story: The Prodigal Son

Use this word search after you teach The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32).

The story: Jesus told a parable about a younger son who took his portion of his father's goods and wasted it. When he came to himself and went back, his father saw him a great way off, had compassion, ran and kissed him, and they began to be merry. The older brother was angry, but the father said his brother "was lost, and is found."

Talk about it: Big idea: Forgiveness, God's love, Coming home. 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 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

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What ages are these The Prodigal Son word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 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.