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Wise and Foolish Builders Word Search (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Wise and Foolish Builders word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 13 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 7:24–29

Use this word search after you teach The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24–27).

The story: Jesus told about a wise man who built his house on the rock and a foolish man who built on the sand. When the storm came, the house on the rock stood firm. Hearing and doing Jesus' words is like building on the rock.

Talk about it: Big idea: Obeying Jesus, A strong foundation. 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 13 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

Frequently asked questions

What ages are these The Wise and Foolish Builders 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 (13 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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