Story Starters word search puzzle. Hidden words include Once, Suddenly, Then, After, Meanwhile, Finally.
About This Story Starters Word Search
This free printable story starters word search puzzle contains 7 hidden words. Download a letter-size PDF with no watermark, no ads, and no account. The grid is built in your browser; nothing is uploaded. Teachers use this story starters word search for vocabulary, unit review, and quiet work. Parents print it for a screen-free half hour.
Words in This Puzzle
Once, Suddenly, Then, After, Meanwhile, Finally, However
How to Play
Find all 7 words in the grid. Words run across, down, diagonal, or reversed. Pick a grid size: 10×10 for ages 5–7, 12×12 for elementary, 15×15 for middle school, or 20×20 if you want a longer sit. New Puzzle shuffles the same list. Download PDF gives you a print-ready file.
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The PDF is black and white on US Letter (8.5×11). For A4, use Fit to Page. Shuffle before you photocopy so each table group gets a different layout of the same story starters words. Downloaded files never include ads.
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