Woodland Animals Crossword — 5th Grade preview

Woodland Animals Crossword

5th Grade Crossword AnimalsNature & Science

Free printable crossword about woodland animals for 5th Grade. Two-page PDF with an answer key, ready to print. Designed for 5th Grade and printed on standard US Letter paper.

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Grade5th Grade (ages 10-11)
TypeCrossword
Pages2 pages
Answer keyIncluded on page 2
FormatPrintable PDF · US Letter
LicenseFree for personal & classroom use

About this crossword

This 5th Grade Woodland Animals 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 woodland animals 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 clever animal with a bushy tail
  2. A night bird that hoots in the woods
  3. A gentle animal with antlers
  4. A big furry animal that loves honey
  5. A green hopper near the pond
  6. A fast, long-eared cousin of the rabbit

Learning goals

  • Learn and review 18 themed woodland animals 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.

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