All the fun of the playground
The playground is one of every child's favourite places, and this word search gathers it. You'll be finding the SLIDE and the SWING, the wobbly SEESAW, the spinning ROUNDABOUT, and the SANDPIT — all the things that make the PARK so much FUN.
Each puzzle pulls a fresh selection from the list, so the playground changes every time you play — gentle on Easy, and a busier play session once the diagonals and backwards words appear on Hard.
All the fun in the grid
The grid is packed with playtime. There's the big equipment — the SLIDE, SWING, SEESAW, ROUNDABOUT, MONKEYBARS and SANDPIT — and games to play: a BALL game, HOPSCOTCH, or just RUN, JUMP, SKIP and CLIMB. There's the PARK itself with its GATE and BENCH, and the best bits of all — playing a GAME with FRIENDS, having FUN and a good LAUGH.
Why play is such serious business
A playground might look like pure fun — and it is — but it's also doing a child a world of good. Climbing the MONKEYBARS and pumping the SWING build strong muscles, balance and coordination; a wobbly SEESAW teaches teamwork because it only works with someone on the other end; and a spinning ROUNDABOUT is a first, giggly lesson in how things move. Doctors agree that this kind of active, outdoor play is one of the best things for a growing body and mind.
Just as importantly, the playground is where children learn to get along. Taking turns on the SLIDE, sharing the SANDPIT, inviting a friend into a GAME of HOPSCOTCH and making up the rules together all build the social skills that matter for the rest of life. It's no accident that so many friendships start at the PARK. That blend of exercise, imagination and learning to play nicely with FRIENDS makes the playground a brilliant, active early-years topic.
Great for an early-years topic
It's a lovely prompt for talking about playing nicely with friends — Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words. Play online, print a PDF pack, or use Make Your Own to build a grid from your own playground words.
Frequently asked questions
Which words are in the Playground word search?
All the playground fun — the slide, swing, seesaw, sandpit and roundabout, plus climbing, running, jumping, hopscotch, the monkeybars and more. Each puzzle uses a fresh selection.
Which playground things can you find?
The SLIDE, SWING, SEESAW and SANDPIT, the spinning ROUNDABOUT and the MONKEYBARS, plus CLIMBING, RUNNING, JUMPING, SKIPPING and a game of HOPSCOTCH.
Is it good for an early-years topic?
Perfectly — it's a lovely prompt for talking about playing nicely with FRIENDS. Easy mode uses a small grid with no diagonals or reverse words.