Free Easter Crossword Puzzle Printable for Kids

This Easter crossword puzzle has been a fun way to mix a bit of learning into our spring activities. It’s light, seasonal, and just challenging enough to feel rewarding.

The bonus? Once the puzzle’s done, there’s still more to do—coloring in the Easter bunny, basket, and eggs around the edge kept things going without needing to pull out a second activity.

Out of all our free Easter printables, this one ended up being an easy favorite.

Colorful Easter-themed crossword puzzle for kids, featuring illustrated clues like a bunny, chick, lamb, Easter basket, decorated eggs, and a carrot. The completed puzzle includes words such as “bunny,” “chocolate,” “lily,” “Sunday,” and “pastel,” and has both across and down clues focused on Easter traditions, symbols, and celebrations. Surrounded by green and purple bead necklaces and bold, playful title text that reads “Easter Crossword Puzzle.”

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What You’ll Find in This Printable Easter Crossword Puzzle

The main puzzle page includes a simple, kid-friendly crossword with clues going across and down.

The words are all Easter-themed—things like “bunny,” “basket,” and “pastels”—and the layout is easy to follow, even for younger learners.

Around the edge of the page, there are black and white illustrations of the Easter bunny, decorated eggs, and a spring basket. Once the puzzle is finished, the coloring begins—great for early finishers or just stretching the activity a bit longer.

There’s also an answer sheet included separately so you can check the clues or help out if needed. It’s a quick, no-fuss option to add a bit of seasonal fun to your day.

Black and white printable Easter crossword puzzle page featuring outlined illustrations of a bunny, basket, eggs, a lamb, and spring animals. The puzzle clues at the bottom relate to Easter traditions, and the sheet is placed between loops of shiny green and pink beads on a white surface—perfect for coloring.

Crossword Clues and Answers

If you want a quick glance at what’s included in the puzzle, here’s the full list of clues and answers:

Across:

3. The exciting race to find every hidden egg — HUNT
5. The season of blooming flowers and Easter fun — SPRING
8. A sweet treat that melts in your mouth, not in your basket — CHOCOLATE
10. The early morning time when Easter worship often starts — SUNRISE
13. The day Easter always falls on — SUNDAY

Down:

1. The fluffy creature said to hide eggs on Easter morning — BUNNY
2. What kids carry to collect Easter goodies — BASKET
4. A yellow puffball that hatches from an egg — CHICK
6. A flower that’s white, elegant, and often seen in church — LILY
7. The reason Easter exists in the Christian faith — JESUS
9. A day for celebration, traditions, and family — HOLIDAY
11. Colorful surprises hidden in grass and gardens — EGGS
12. Soft colors like pink, purple, and light blue seen everywhere at Easter — PASTELS

Partially completed Easter crossword puzzle for kids, with cute colored drawings of a pink bunny, Easter basket with eggs, spring animals, and decorative eggs. The puzzle grid is only partially filled, and it's framed by festive green and pink beads on a marble surface.

Educational and Creative Benefits

Easter crossword puzzles are a fun way to build vocabulary, reinforce spelling, and practice reading skills—all without feeling too academic.

The clues give just enough challenge to get kids thinking, while the themed words help build seasonal word associations in a way that sticks.

It’s also great for early finishers, morning work, or quiet independent time—whether at home or in the classroom.

And the coloring elements keep it going a little longer, giving it a second life as a creative task.

Colorful Easter crossword puzzle page partially filled in, with words like "bunny," "chocolate," "sunrise," and "Sunday." The page features cheerful illustrations including a pink bunny, lamb, Easter basket, and brightly decorated eggs. Surrounded by green and pink beaded necklaces arranged playfully on a white marble background.

More Free Easter Games

If you’re looking for a few more ways to keep the Easter fun going, here are a few of our favorite print-and-play options:

Easter scattergories – A fast-paced word game that’s great for older kids and families. Just pick a letter and race to fill in each Easter-themed category before time runs out.
Easter word search – A calmer option that’s perfect for quiet time. Kids can hunt for spring and Easter words hidden in a colorful grid.
Easter word scramble – This one’s all about unscrambling jumbled words like “bunny” and “chocolate”—ideal for practicing spelling in a playful way.

These all work well as stand-alone activities or as part of a holiday-themed learning day.

Easter Extras You Might Like

If you’re putting together a little Easter activity basket or planning a themed day, here are a few things we’ve used and loved:

Spring Smencils – Perfect for coloring the puzzle once it’s complete.
Easter Mad Libs – Great for tying in some reading after the puzzle is finished.
Easter stickers – Fun little rewards or decorations to go along with the crossword page.

These small touches make the activity feel a bit more special—especially if you’re using it for a holiday morning warm-up or classroom center.

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Last Updated on 15 April 2025 by Clare Brown