September Word Search Packet – Apples, Pumpkins, Hurricanes

It is September, Friends! And that means we are getting closer and closer to All Things Fall…my favorite time of year! It also includes the end-of-the-year word searches, starting with this September Word Search Packet.

So many of you have emailed to say how your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade children love these word searches each month.  I’m thrilled!

I’ll be sad to see them come to the end!

ETA September 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.

✅ Browse through all of the word search puzzles here at Mama’s Learning Corner!

🍂 There are a multitude of fall worksheets and printable activities here at Mama’s! Take some time to browse through the variety of options: phonics and math worksheets, match games, color by code, and more!

September Word Search Packet

If you’ve been a reader here at Mama’s for awhile, you know that I offer a fresh word search packet each month.

Each packet contains 10 different word search puzzles, each with a theme that pertains to the particular month. September features a variety of fall themes: pumpkins, apples, hurricane season, September 11th, football, and more!

There are so many creative ways to use these word searches: place them in your child’s work box, save them for times when you’re stuck in the car or in a waiting room, use them for the inevitable crazy pre-dinner hour, or use them as fun work for your young one while you’re teaching another child.

If you’re a classroom or co-op teacher, use these in your themed centers, put in your emergency sub tub, use for early finishers, or even send home as “fun” work.

Feel free to leave a comment and tell me how you use them in your home or classroom!  I’d love to know!

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 September:

▶ Apples, Apples, Apples! – Everyone loves apple season! Each word describes this moved loved fruit.

▶ Pumpkin Patch – Words to describe pumpkins; includes typical pumpkin vocabulary words

▶ Johnny Appleseed – Tell the story of John Chapman with this word search

▶ Hurricane Season – Words to describe hurricane season, which is from June to November each year

▶ Labor Day – Words to describe Labor Day, which is celebrated the first Monday of September

▶ Fall Equinox – Words to describe the autumnal equinox as it occurs in North America

▶ Touchdown! – Vocabulary to describe All Things Football!

▶ September 11th – Words to describe the tragic events of 9/11, which is often now called Patriot Day

▶ Grandparents’ Day – Celebrate grandparents with this fun word search! Includes common names used for grandparents in the United States

▶ Yom Kippur – Vocabulary words associated with the Jewish observance

▶ 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.

All Access Pass members can download this entire packet in the All Access Pass area.

After you log in, choose the Word Searches page and scroll down until you see this particular worksheet packet.  Then just click and your download will start immediately.

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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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