August Word Search Packet – Back to School and Aviation

Happy August, Friends! I am thrilled the August Word Search Packet is up and ready for you to download!

Have you started your new homeschool year yet?  If so, you might need a few fun word search puzzles to go in your workboxes or fresh ideas for August themes.

If so, make sure you download this August Word Search Packet for your young one!

ETA August 2024: I am updating each month’s word search packet, so make sure you check in each month to find the latest update! If you have purchased this packet in the past, you can always log into your account and download the newest version.

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August Word Search Packet

If you aren’t familiar with the monthly Word Search Packets, I offer 10 different themed word searches pertaining to the particular month.

You can print them all at once and make the searches into a booklet, or choose to use them 1 at the time.

Since it’s back to school season for most of us, these word searches would be perfect to put in your child’s work box, or to use as a fun activity while you’re working with a sibling.

If you’re a classroom teacher, they’re perfect for a center rotation or early finishers!

Each word in the search can be found horizontally, vertically, or diagonally from left to right.

♥ Also note that the pages are not dated in any way, so you should be able to use them year after year.

You’ll find the following topics for the month of August:

▶ Back to School! – Includes traditional school items such as books, backpacks, and pencils

▶ State Fair – The state fair circuit often starts in August

▶ Playground Fun! – Includes all of the fun playground equipment kids love!

▶ Refreshing Treats! – Find drinks and a few foods that quench our thirst on those hot summer days

▶ National Aviation Day – Observed each year in the United States on August 19, where we honor the many achievements made in the field of aviation.

▶ Help with Yard Work – Summer is the time to get the yard in shape!

▶ Summer Olympics – Includes words and ideas associated with the Summer Games

▶ Solar Eclipse – Is there a solar eclipse this year? Use this undated word search for an solar eclipse study

▶ Community Helpers – Includes traditional community helpers such as teachers and police officers

▶ Let’s Play Golf! – Golf is a great summer sport! Includes words associated with this fun sport.

▶ Also includes an answer key.

Why Word Search Puzzles for Kids?

Are word searches just busy work for kids? I say absolutely not!

Yes, they are fun pages, but word searches can be packed with learning.

Here are a few suggestions:

• These word searches are grouped by theme. Choose a ‘theme for the day’ or have a ‘Fun Friday Theme’ each week. Talk about the theme – read a book, watch an educational You Tube video, and go over each vocabulary word. Ensure your children know what each word means and can use it appropriately in a sentence.
• Do your students need phonics help? Choose a few words from the word bank in the puzzle and focus on a particular phonics concept. For example, choose to work on vowel teams, silent letters (such as a silent k or g), consonant blends, tricky spelling concepts, or types of syllables. The opportunities for phonics mastery are endless here.
  
  ➡️ Need help with teaching spelling? Take a look at How I Teach Spelling in Our Homeschool
• Use this as a brainstorming activity. After reviewing the vocabulary words together on your chosen puzzle page, brainstorm other words that could be included. Make a list on the board and add to it throughout the day or week.
• Need penmanship practice? Have your child write the vocabulary words – in print or cursive – in their best penmanship.
  
  ➡️ Need more handwriting resources? Hop over to my handwriting and copywork section to find a variety of helps.

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Lauren Hill

Lauren Hill is a Christian mom to 5, ages 19 to 7. She homeschools her children in the classical education tradition and is currently in her 15th year of homeschool. She creates engaging worksheets and hands-on printable activities for Preschool and Elementary age children to supplement their daily studies.

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