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Free Delaware Puzzles for Kids

This free Delaware puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the First State: a crossword, a word search, a word fill-in, a word scramble and a cryptogram, with every answer key at the back. It is written for kids in grades 2 to 8 and works for a state report, a social studies unit or a rainy afternoon. Kids learn that Dover is the capital, that Delaware was the first state to approve the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787, and that it has only three counties, the fewest of any state. A fact page lists the state bird (the Blue Hen chicken), the state flower (the peach blossom) and the state tree (the American holly). Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Delaware puzzle pack

Thirteen printable pages: a cover, a welcome page with fast facts, five puzzles, a page of true facts, answer keys for every puzzle, and a collect-all-50 checklist.

  1. Puzzle 1 · Crossword

    Delaware Crossword

    12 clues about Delaware

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Delaware Places to Explore

    Towns, beaches, rivers and capes from north to south

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Delaware Animals

    Creatures of the marshes, woods and bay

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Delaware Fun

    Things to eat and do in the First State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Delaware Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn how Delaware got its nickname

Did you know? 10 facts about Delaware for kids

  • Delaware became the first state on December 7, 1787, when it was the first to approve the U.S. Constitution.
  • Delaware is the second-smallest state by area. Only Rhode Island covers less land and water.
  • Delaware has only three counties, New Castle, Kent and Sussex, the fewest of any state.
  • Delaware has the lowest average elevation of any state. Its highest point is less than 450 feet above sea level.
  • On the night of July 1, 1776, Caesar Rodney rode through a thunderstorm to Philadelphia to vote for independence.
  • In 1638, Swedish settlers who sailed on the Kalmar Nyckel built Fort Christina, in what is now Wilmington.
  • Dover has been the capital since 1777, when the government moved there from New Castle.
  • Each spring, horseshoe crabs crawl onto Delaware Bay beaches to lay eggs, and red knots stop to eat them.
  • The Lenape lived mostly in the north of what is now Delaware, and the Nanticoke lived in much of the south.
  • About 990,000 people lived in Delaware at the 2020 Census.

Delaware Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Delaware puzzles, each with its own theme

Hungry for more? The Delaware Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: Revolutionary heroes, Swedish settlers, horseshoe crabs, shorebirds, rivers, lighthouses, farm country and every quirky state symbol. Twenty puzzles, one small state packed with firsts, $1.99.

  • Five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins
  • Nothing repeats the free pack
  • An answer key for every puzzle
  • One payment, no subscription; print it for your home or classroom
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All 20 puzzles in the Delaware Super Pack

  1. 1Delaware Revolutionary DaysWord Search
  2. 2Delaware WetlandsWord Scramble
  3. 3Delaware Rivers and CreeksWord Fill-In
  4. 4Delaware County FactCryptogram
  5. 5Delaware Bay and Beach LifeWord Search
  6. 6Delaware Colonial DaysWord Scramble
  7. 7Delaware Refuge BirdsWord Fill-In
  8. 8Delaware Midnight RideCryptogram
  9. 9Delaware TownsWord Search
  10. 10Delaware Boardwalk DayWord Scramble
  11. 11Delaware LighthousesWord Fill-In
  12. 12Delaware Crab FactCryptogram
  13. 13Delaware Farm CountryWord Search
  14. 14Delaware Horseshoe CrabsWord Scramble
  15. 15Delaware Forest TreesWord Fill-In
  16. 16Delaware Size FactCryptogram
  17. 17Delaware State SymbolsWord Search
  18. 18Delaware Weather and SeasonsWord Scramble
  19. 19Delaware Bike RideWord Fill-In
  20. 20Delaware Settler FactCryptogram

Delaware puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Delaware puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Delaware: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of towns and places to explore, a fill-in of Delaware animals, a word scramble and a cryptogram that hides a true fact. There is also a fast-facts page and a full answer key. It is one free PDF for grades 2 to 8.
What is the capital of Delaware?
Dover is the capital of Delaware. The state government moved there from New Castle in 1777. Dover is in Kent County, the middle of Delaware's three counties. Wilmington, in the north on the Christina River, is the largest city.
What are Delaware's state symbols?
The state bird is the Blue Hen chicken, the state flower is the peach blossom and the state tree is the American holly. The state marine animal is the horseshoe crab, the state bug is the ladybug and the state beverage is milk. The motto is Liberty and Independence.
Why is Delaware called the First State?
Delaware is called the First State because on December 7, 1787, it became the first state to approve the U.S. Constitution. The nickname became official in 2002. Delaware is also nicknamed the Diamond State, the Blue Hen State and Small Wonder.
Is there a bigger Delaware puzzle pack?
Yes. The Delaware Super Pack is 20 more puzzles for $1.99: five word searches, five cryptograms, five word scrambles and five word fill-ins, each on its own theme, from Caesar Rodney's ride to horseshoe crabs. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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