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The Pine Tree State · State 23 of 50

Free Maine Puzzles for Kids

This free Maine puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Pine Tree 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 snowy afternoon. Kids learn that Augusta is the capital, that the motto Dirigo means "I lead," and that Maine is the only state that borders just one other state. A fact page lists the state bird (the black-capped chickadee), the state flower (the white pine cone and tassel) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Maine 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

    Maine Crossword

    12 clues about Maine

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Maine Places to Explore

    Cities, harbors, lakes and parks from the coast to the woods

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Maine Animals

    Creatures of the forests, lakes and rocky coast

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Maine Fun

    Things to eat and do in the Pine Tree State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Maine Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Maine became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Maine for kids

  • Mount Katahdin, the highest point in Maine at about 5,270 feet, marks the northern end of the Appalachian Trail.
  • Maine is the only state that borders just one other state: New Hampshire.
  • West Quoddy Head in Lubec is the easternmost point of land in the lower 48 states.
  • Maine was part of Massachusetts until March 15, 1820, when it became the 23rd state.
  • Acadia became the first national park east of the Mississippi River in 1919, when it was called Lafayette National Park.
  • Maine catches more lobster than any other state, and the lobster is the official state crustacean.
  • Moosehead Lake is the largest lake in Maine and the largest lake found entirely within New England.
  • Chester Greenwood of Farmington invented earmuffs as a teenager in 1873.
  • Forests cover a bigger share of Maine than of any other state, and Maine has the most moose in the lower 48 states.
  • Wabanaki nations, including the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet and Mi'kmaq, have lived in Maine for thousands of years.

Maine Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Maine puzzles, each with its own theme

Finished already? The Maine Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: lighthouses, Acadia's trails, North Woods critters, whales and seabirds, wooden ships and the state's official gem and sled dog. Twenty puzzles, one rocky-coast road trip, $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 Maine Super Pack

  1. 1Maine LighthousesWord Search
  2. 2Maine Winter FunWord Scramble
  3. 3Maine Seabirds and SongbirdsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Maine Mountain FactCryptogram
  5. 5Maine Acadia National ParkWord Search
  6. 6Maine Fall ColorsWord Scramble
  7. 7Maine KitchenWord Fill-In
  8. 8Maine Neighbor FactCryptogram
  9. 9Maine North WoodsWord Search
  10. 10Maine Fishing HarborWord Scramble
  11. 11Maine Lakes and RiversWord Fill-In
  12. 12Maine Far East FactCryptogram
  13. 13Maine Ocean LifeWord Search
  14. 14Maine State SymbolsWord Scramble
  15. 15Maine Wildflowers and PlantsWord Fill-In
  16. 16Maine Earmuff FactCryptogram
  17. 17Maine Cities and TownsWord Search
  18. 18Maine Ships and ShipbuildingWord Scramble
  19. 19Maine Seashore WalkWord Fill-In
  20. 20Maine Park FactCryptogram

Maine puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Maine puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Maine: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Maine 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 Maine?
Augusta is the capital of Maine. It sits on the Kennebec River in south-central Maine. Portland, on Casco Bay, is the largest city. Maine was part of Massachusetts until it became the 23rd state on March 15, 1820.
What are Maine's state symbols?
The state bird is the black-capped chickadee, the state flower is the white pine cone and tassel and the state tree is the eastern white pine. The state animal is the moose, the state cat is the Maine coon cat and the state berry is the wild blueberry.
Why is Maine called the Pine Tree State?
Maine is called the Pine Tree State because of its great forests of eastern white pine, the state tree. Forests cover a bigger share of Maine than of any other state, and a pine tree appears on the state flag and the state seal.
Is there a bigger Maine puzzle pack?
Yes. The Maine 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 lighthouses to the North Woods. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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