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The Sunshine State · State 27 of 50

Free Florida Puzzles for Kids

This free Florida puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Sunshine 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 Tallahassee is the capital, that St. Augustine was founded in 1565, and that Florida has the longest coastline in the lower 48 states, about 1,350 miles. A fact page lists the state bird (the northern mockingbird), the state flower (the orange blossom) and the state animal (the Florida panther). Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Florida 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

    Florida Crossword

    12 clues about Florida

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Florida Places to Explore

    Cities, islands and capes from the Panhandle to the Keys

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Florida Animals

    Creatures of the beaches, swamps and woods

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Florida Fun

    Things to do under the Florida sun

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Florida Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Florida became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Florida for kids

  • Florida became the 27th state on March 3, 1845, more than 300 years after Ponce de Leon reached its coast in 1513.
  • About 21.5 million people lived in Florida at the 2020 Census, the third most of any state.
  • Florida has the longest coastline in the lower 48 states, about 1,350 miles.
  • St. Augustine, founded by Spain in 1565, is the oldest continuously lived-in European city in the continental U.S.
  • Apollo 11, the first mission to land people on the Moon, launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969.
  • Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres. In 1947 it became the first national park created to protect its variety of life.
  • Britton Hill, the highest point in Florida, is only 345 feet above sea level, the lowest high point of any state.
  • Lake Okeechobee, about 730 square miles, is the largest freshwater lake in Florida. Its name means big water.
  • Jacksonville is Florida's largest city and covers more area than any other city in the lower 48 states.
  • Florida has the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States.

Florida Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Florida puzzles, each with its own theme

Ready for more sunshine? The Florida Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: Space Coast rockets, Everglades wildlife, coral reef fish, Spanish forts, citrus groves, manatees and a road trip down the Keys. Twenty puzzles, one sunny state, $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 Florida Super Pack

  1. 1Florida Space CoastWord Search
  2. 2Florida Spanish DaysWord Scramble
  3. 3Florida Rivers and SpringsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Florida Moon FactCryptogram
  5. 5Florida EvergladesWord Search
  6. 6Florida Citrus GroveWord Scramble
  7. 7Florida BirdsWord Fill-In
  8. 8Florida Old City FactCryptogram
  9. 9Florida Coral ReefWord Search
  10. 10Florida Weather WordsWord Scramble
  11. 11Florida Farm FieldsWord Fill-In
  12. 12Florida Everglades FactCryptogram
  13. 13Florida Cities and TownsWord Search
  14. 14Florida Shells and ShoreWord Scramble
  15. 15Florida ManateesWord Fill-In
  16. 16Florida Flat Land FactCryptogram
  17. 17Florida First PeoplesWord Search
  18. 18Florida Keys Road TripWord Scramble
  19. 19Florida Famous NamesWord Fill-In
  20. 20Florida Reef FactCryptogram

Florida puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Florida puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Florida: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of cities and places to explore, a fill-in of Florida 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 Florida?
Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. It is in the northern part of the state, not far from the Georgia border. Jacksonville is the largest city, and it covers more area than any other city in the lower 48 states.
What are Florida's state symbols?
The state bird is the northern mockingbird, the state flower is the orange blossom and the state tree is the sabal palm. The state animal is the Florida panther, the state marine mammal is the manatee and the state reptile is the American alligator. Key lime pie is the state pie.
What is Florida famous for?
Florida is famous for its beaches, its warm sunny weather and its wildlife, from manatees to alligators. It is home to the Everglades, the only living coral barrier reef in the continental United States, and Kennedy Space Center, where Apollo 11 launched for the Moon in 1969.
Is there a bigger Florida puzzle pack?
Yes. The Florida 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 Space Coast rockets to coral reef fish. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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