# Harvest gathering Word Search

> Eight autumn and gathering words in a short forward-only puzzle. An easy place to start at a family table or classroom activity.

Source: https://jotoak.com/resources/thanksgiving-harvest-word-search/
Author: Young at JotOak
Updated: 2026-10-11

## At a glance

- 10 × 10 grid
- 8 words
- Easy · no diagonals
- 2 pages with answers

## How to use this page

Across and down, forwards only. Circle each complete word and cross it off the list. Letters may belong to more than one word.

This easy search introduces eight autumn and gathering words. Begin with a familiar item from the displayed list, then check across and down. There are no diagonal or backwards paths; the answer sheet repeats the same grid.

## After the activity

Invite the solver to name something they enjoy about an autumn gathering. A picture or short description can follow the puzzle without requiring a personal gratitude statement.

## Word list

HARVEST, PUMPKIN, TURKEY, CORN, APPLE, FAMILY, FEAST, LEAF

## Preview and download

- [US Letter PDF](https://jotoak.com/puzzles/jotoak-thanksgiving-harvest-word-search-easy.pdf)
- [US Letter activity preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-thanksgiving-harvest.webp)
- [US Letter answer preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-thanksgiving-harvest-answers.webp)
- [A4 PDF](https://jotoak.com/puzzles/jotoak-thanksgiving-harvest-word-search-easy-a4.pdf)
- [A4 activity preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-thanksgiving-harvest.webp)
- [A4 answer preview](https://jotoak.com/images/puzzles/jotoak-thanksgiving-harvest-answers.webp)

Print in portrait orientation at actual size. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 is its answer key. Free for home and direct classroom use; share the source page and retain attribution.

## More resources

- [Thanksgiving word searches](https://jotoak.com/thanksgiving-word-search/)
- [Customize an activity](https://jotoak.com/generator/)
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