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Shepherds and the Angels Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Shepherds and the Angels 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: Luke 2:8–20
Bible story: The Shepherds and the Angels

Use this word search after you teach The Shepherds and the Angels (Luke 2:8–20).

The story: On the night Jesus was born, shepherds were watching their sheep when an angel appeared with good news of great joy. A multitude of the heavenly host praised God, and the shepherds hurried to Bethlehem to see the baby, then told everyone.

Talk about it: Big idea: Good news, Sharing Jesus, Joy. 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.

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What ages are these The Shepherds and the Angels 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.