Free Mother’s Day Word Scramble Printable for Kids
The Mother’s Day word scramble is a fun way for kids to celebrate the holiday while building spelling and problem-solving skills.
This printable activity comes in two difficulty levels, making it great for both upper elementary and middle school students.
Whether you’re planning a classroom game or looking for something engaging to do at home, this word puzzle fits right in with other hands-on Mother’s Day worksheets that kids enjoy.
Plus, it’s an easy and low-prep way to get everyone thinking about the special women in their lives.

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Mother’s Day Word Scramble Printable
These Mother’s Day unscramble worksheets are a fun and simple activity for elementary and middle school-aged kids. They’re great for quiet time at home or as a classroom brain break.
There are two versions included: one with a helpful word bank around the edges—ideal for younger children—and a more challenging version with no clues at all. Both versions include 12 themed words that focus on moms and family.
This May word scramble is free for personal or classroom use. Just scroll to the bottom of the post to access the printable PDF.
Print as many copies as you need and enjoy a light-hearted challenge together. Let me know in the comments which word stumped you the most!
If your kids enjoy word games, we also recommend the Mother Knows Mad Libs book—it’s another favorite in our house for silly language fun.
Mother’s Day Word Scramble Answers
The words to unscramble are:
- Mother
- Family
- Appreciate
- Kisses
- Grateful
- Special
- Flowers
- Beautiful
- Hugs
- Children
- Parent
- Sunday
The answer sheet is included with the printable for easy checking.
More Free Mother’s Day Printables
Get the whole family involved with a fun Mother’s Day scavenger hunt—each clue leads to meaningful places or items, ending with a sweet surprise.
Create a lasting keepsake with sentimental Mother’s Day handprint art that captures the moment in a personal and heartfelt way.
Let kids share their thoughts with an all about my mom printable. This fill-in-the-blank activity covers favorite memories, fun facts, and what they love most about mom.
Enjoy a quiet activity with a Mother’s Day word search filled with vocabulary that celebrates motherhood—ideal for a relaxed afternoon.
Skip the store-bought cards and let kids color their own. These Mother’s Day coloring cards offer space for creativity and a personal touch.
Encourage thoughtful writing with our Mother’s Day acrostic poem worksheets, where kids spell out “Mother” or “Grandma” down the page, adding a word or phrase for each letter.
And for a bit of friendly competition, try our Mother’s Day scattergories—perfect for older kids and teens.
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Last Updated on 8 April 2025 by Clare Brown