Armed Forces Day Word Search
Armed Forces Day Word Search is a fun printable activity that helps kids learn more about the brave men and women who serve our country. This simple word search is a great classroom activity for patriotic holidays, Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or any lesson about community helpers and national service.
Kids can print the puzzle, search for the hidden words, and talk about the different branches of the United States Armed Forces while they work.
Fun Facts
Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May each year. It is a day set aside to honor the people currently serving in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard, and Reserves.
The holiday was first announced in 1949 after the different military branches were brought together under the Department of Defense. Today, it is a time for families, schools, and communities to show appreciation for those who serve.
Supplies
- White paper
- Printer
- Pen or pencil
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils, optional
Instructions
- Print out enough Armed Forces Day Word Search pages for each child.
- Give each child a pen or pencil.
- Have the kids search for the hidden words in the puzzle.
- When they are finished, invite them to color or decorate the page.
- Talk about the words they found and what each one means.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on the Armed Forces Day Word Search printable to open it in a new window and print.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Use this Armed Forces Day Word Search as part of a social studies lesson about national service and community helpers. After students complete the puzzle, ask them to choose one word from the word search and write a sentence about it.
Older students can research one branch of the Armed Forces and share one fact with the class. You can also create a classroom thank-you display where students write short notes of appreciation for service members and veterans.
Supplies
Paper
Pencils or markers
Printer
Instructions
Print out enough pages for all the children and let them search for the answers.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
