Instructions
- Read the Word List: Look at the words in the list below. These are all things you can find in the beautiful country of New Zealand!
- Search the Grid: Find each word in the big box of letters. Words go across (left to right) or down (top to bottom).
- Circle or Color: Use a bright pencil or crayon to circle the words when you find them.
- Complete the Mini-Task: After you finish the word search, complete the New Zealand Word Table at the bottom.
New Zealand Word Search
| K | I | W | I | B | P | L | M | S | T |
| R | S | T | U | H | A | K | A | V | W |
| X | Y | F | E | R | N | Z | A | B | C |
| S | H | E | E | P | D | E | F | G | H |
| I | J | K | L | M | O | A | N | O | P |
| Q | R | U | G | B | Y | R | S | T | U |
| V | W | O | C | E | A | N | X | Y | Z |
| A | B | C | D | G | R | E | E | N | E |
Word List:
- KIWI (A fuzzy fruit or a special bird)
- HAKA (A powerful dance)
- FERN (A green plant leaf)
- SHEEP (A fluffy animal found on farms)
- MOA (A very large bird from long ago)
- RUGBY (The favorite sport of New Zealand)
- OCEAN (The big blue water around the islands)
- GREEN (The color of the forests and hills)
New Zealand Word Table
New Zealand is known for many special things. Use the table below to show what you have learned!
| Word | What is it? | Draw a tiny picture! |
|---|---|---|
| KIWI | A bird that cannot fly. | (Example: 🥠or ðŸ¦) |
| FERN | ||
| SHEEP | ||
| RUGBY | ||
| OCEAN | ||
| MOA |
Challenge Question!
New Zealand is made up of two main pieces of land surrounded by water. Do you know what we call a piece of land with water all around it?
It starts with the letter "I":
Creative Corner
New Zealand is often called "The Land of the Long White Cloud." In the box below, draw a picture of a big, beautiful cloud over a green mountain.
Answer Key
Word Search Locations:
- KIWI: Row 1, Columns 1-4 (Across)
- HAKA: Row 2, Columns 5-8 (Across)
- FERN: Row 3, Columns 3-6 (Across)
- SHEEP: Row 4, Columns 1-5 (Across)
- MOA: Row 5, Columns 5-7 (Across)
- RUGBY: Row 6, Columns 2-6 (Across)
- OCEAN: Row 7, Columns 3-7 (Across)
- GREEN: Row 8, Columns 5-9 (Across)
Challenge Question Answer: ISLAND