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The Aloha State · State 50 of 50

Free Hawaii Puzzles for Kids

This free Hawaii puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Aloha 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 Honolulu is the capital, that Hawaii is the only state made up entirely of islands, and that it became the 50th state on August 21, 1959. A fact page lists the state bird (the nene, or Hawaiian goose), the state flower (the yellow hibiscus) and the state tree (the kukui, or candlenut). Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Hawaii 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

    Hawaii Crossword

    12 clues about Hawaii

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Hawaii Places to Explore

    Islands, towns, beaches and canyons across the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Hawaii Animals

    Creatures of the reefs, forests and skies

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Hawaii Fun

    Things to eat, see and do in the Aloha State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Hawaii Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Hawaii became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Hawaii for kids

  • Hawaii became the 50th state on August 21, 1959, the newest state in the nation.
  • Hawaii is the only state made up entirely of islands. It has eight main islands in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Mauna Kea rises about 13,800 feet above sea level. Measured from its base on the ocean floor, it is taller than Mount Everest.
  • In 1810 King Kamehameha I brought all of the main islands together into one kingdom.
  • Iolani Palace in Honolulu, finished in 1882, is the only royal palace on U.S. soil.
  • Hawaiian and English are both official languages of Hawaii. Hawaiian was added to the state constitution in 1978.
  • Ka Lae, on the island of Hawaii, is the southernmost point of the 50 states.
  • Humpback whales travel to Hawaii each winter to give birth and nurse their calves.
  • Hawaii has two national parks: Hawaii Volcanoes on the Big Island and Haleakala on Maui.
  • About 1.46 million people lived in Hawaii at the 2020 Census.

Hawaii Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Hawaii puzzles, each with its own theme

Want more aloha? The Hawaii Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: fiery volcanoes, reef fish, Hawaiian kings and queens, voyaging canoes, hula and music, lei making and the humpback whale season. Twenty puzzles, eight main islands, $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 Hawaii Super Pack

  1. 1Hawaii VolcanoesWord Search
  2. 2Hawaii Hula and MusicWord Scramble
  3. 3Hawaii Native BirdsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Hawaii Island FactCryptogram
  5. 5Hawaii Reef and Shore LifeWord Search
  6. 6Hawaii Words to KnowWord Scramble
  7. 7Hawaii Peaks, Valleys and PointsWord Fill-In
  8. 8Hawaii Mountain FactCryptogram
  9. 9Hawaii Royal HistoryWord Search
  10. 10Hawaii Voyaging CanoesWord Scramble
  11. 11Hawaii Lei DayWord Fill-In
  12. 12Hawaii Language FactCryptogram
  13. 13Hawaii Islands and TownsWord Search
  14. 14Hawaii Farms and FoodWord Scramble
  15. 15Hawaii Ocean SportsWord Fill-In
  16. 16Hawaii Palace FactCryptogram
  17. 17Hawaii Plants and FlowersWord Search
  18. 18Hawaii Weather and SkyWord Scramble
  19. 19Hawaii Whale SeasonWord Fill-In
  20. 20Hawaii Whale FactCryptogram

Hawaii puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Hawaii puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Hawaii: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of islands and places to explore, a fill-in of Hawaii 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 Hawaii?
Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, and it is also the largest city. It is on the island of Oahu, where about two-thirds of Hawaii's people live. Honolulu is home to Iolani Palace, the only royal palace on U.S. soil.
What are Hawaii's state symbols?
The state bird is the nene, or Hawaiian goose, the state flower is the yellow hibiscus and the state tree is the kukui, or candlenut. The state marine mammal is the humpback whale, the state mammal is the Hawaiian monk seal and the state dance is the hula.
Why is Hawaii called the Aloha State?
Hawaii is called the Aloha State because aloha, a Hawaiian word used for hello, goodbye and love, stands for the welcoming spirit of the islands. The nickname became official in 1959, and a state law, the Aloha Spirit law, describes what aloha means.
Is there a bigger Hawaii puzzle pack?
Yes. The Hawaii 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 volcanoes to voyaging canoes. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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