Pets Crossword

About this crossword

This 5th Grade Pets crossword features 18 interlocking words, each with a themed clue and no word bank, for an extra challenge. Kids read each clue, work out the answer, and fill it into the grid — a fun way to build pets vocabulary, spelling, and reading skills. The second page is a complete answer key.

Sample clues in this crossword

Solve clues like these (answers are on page two):

1. A furry pet that purrs and says meow
2. A loyal pet that barks and wags its tail
3. A pet's soft foot
4. The soft coat on a cat or dog
5. The animal doctor you take a pet to
6. Your pet eats and drinks from this

Learning goals

• Learn and review 18 themed pets words.
• Read a clue and match it to the correct word.
• Reinforce spelling by writing answers into the grid.

How to use it

• Print both pages on US Letter paper.
• Solve the puzzle on page one.
• Check your work with the answer key on page two.