Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Word Scramble for Kids
Keep the kids entertained on March 17th with this free printable St. Patrick’s Day word scramble game that includes an answer key!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your kids by printing out this fun and free game! It is a fun activity for kids of all ages. This free printable is perfect for classroom use, a St. Patrick’s Day party, or just a fun family activity at home. Regardless of how you use it, it is sure to bring some Irish cheer to your festivities.
This word scramble game is not only fun but also an educational activity. It is a great way to get kids excited about St. Patrick’s Day while helping them practice their spelling, language skills, and vocabulary. It also teaches them new words related to Irish culture and traditions.
It features a charming green plaid background adorned with lucky shamrocks, a leprechaun hat, and a pot of gold for an extra festive touch. Kids will enjoy unscrambling holiday-themed words like “magical,” “clover,” and “luck.”
This activity is ideal for elementary-aged kids but can be adapted for various age groups and skill levels, making it a versatile choice for your St. Paddy’s Day festivities. Younger kids can pair up to solve it together, and older kids can make it a timed challenge to solve it in under a minute. It’s available as a free, easy-to-download PDF, making it a great last-minute option.
For more festive fun, be sure to print these St. Patrick’s Day Word Searches, too! There are three difficulty levels so the whole family can play.
Supplies Needed
- printer
- white card stock or printer paper – I highly recommend cardstock because it will offer you the best quality and durability
- a writing utensil such as a pen, pencil, marker, or crayon
- PDF file (click the button below to get it)
How to Download and Print This St. Patrick’s Day Word Scramble Game
- Click the button above to access the digital file.
- Select the download button on the toolbar.
- Save the file to your computer.
- Open the PDF file with a PDF viewing software like Adobe Acrobat.
- Go to File —>Print
- Make “Fit” is selected under Page Sizing and press the print button.
How to Play Word Scramble
The goal of this word puzzle is to unscramble the words on the left and write the correct answer in the blank space to the right of the scrambled words. There is an answer key provided if you get stuck on a word.
To make it even more fun, turn it into a competition where each participant has to unscramble as many words as possible within a specific time limit (such as a Minute-to-Win-It game) or see who can complete the game the fastest. You can give the winner a St Patrick’s Day prize like chocolate gold coins or little Dollar Tree party favors.
St. Patrick’s Day Word Scramble Word List
There are a total of 10 scrambled words located in this St. Patrick’s Day game. There’s a mix of longer and shorter words, so it’s a great activity for kids of all ages, including younger kids. These themed words make great discussions for social studies and history classes!
- Magical
- Bagpipe
- Clover
- Dublin
- Gold
- Green
- Ireland
- Irish
- Luck
- Patrick
This game perfectly blends fun, learning, and Irish charm. Its vibrant design and engaging word list will surely bring smiles and excitement to your little ones. Get it today, and let the March 17th celebrations begin!
