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The Show-Me State · State 24 of 50

Free Missouri Puzzles for Kids

This free Missouri puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Show-Me 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 Jefferson City is the capital, that the Gateway Arch in St. Louis is 630 feet tall, and that Missouri touches eight other states, tied with Tennessee for the most. A fact page lists the state bird (the eastern bluebird), the state flower (the white hawthorn blossom), the state animal (the Missouri mule) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Missouri 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

    Missouri Crossword

    12 clues about Missouri

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Missouri Places to Explore

    Cities, lakes, springs and peaks across the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Missouri Animals

    Creatures of the hills, rivers and woods

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Missouri Fun

    Things to eat and do in the Show-Me State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Missouri Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Missouri became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Missouri for kids

  • The Gateway Arch in St. Louis is 630 feet tall and 630 feet wide. It was finished in 1965.
  • Missouri touches eight other states, tied with Tennessee for the most neighbors of any state.
  • Missouri has more than 7,300 recorded caves, second only to Tennessee.
  • Lewis and Clark set off up the Missouri River in 1804 from near St. Charles, Missouri.
  • The Pony Express began in St. Joseph in April 1860, carrying mail on horseback all the way to California.
  • Mark Twain grew up in Hannibal, the river town behind the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn.
  • George Washington Carver National Monument, set up in 1943, was the first national monument to honor an African American.
  • Ozark National Scenic Riverways was the first national park area made to protect a river system.
  • The state and its great river are named for the Missouria people, who lived here along with the Osage.
  • About 6.15 million people lived in Missouri at the 2020 Census, and Kansas City is its largest city.

Missouri Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Missouri puzzles, each with its own theme

Finished already? The Missouri Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: Ozark caves, wagon trails west, Mark Twain's river, Kansas City barbecue, the 1904 World's Fair and a fossil-filled list of state symbols. Twenty puzzles, no proof needed, $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 Missouri Super Pack

  1. 1Missouri Trails WestWord Search
  2. 2Missouri Kansas City BarbecueWord Scramble
  3. 3Missouri Trees and WildflowersWord Fill-In
  4. 4Missouri Arch FactCryptogram
  5. 5Missouri Ozark CavesWord Search
  6. 6Missouri Mark Twain CountryWord Scramble
  7. 7Missouri Ozark CrittersWord Fill-In
  8. 8Missouri Neighbors FactCryptogram
  9. 9Missouri Cities and TownsWord Search
  10. 10Missouri Farm CountryWord Scramble
  11. 11Missouri MusicWord Fill-In
  12. 12Missouri Mail FactCryptogram
  13. 13Missouri River CountryWord Search
  14. 14Missouri World's FairWord Scramble
  15. 15Missouri Rocks and MineralsWord Fill-In
  16. 16Missouri Scientist FactCryptogram
  17. 17Missouri State SymbolsWord Search
  18. 18Missouri Weather and SeasonsWord Scramble
  19. 19Missouri Road TripWord Fill-In
  20. 20Missouri Cave FactCryptogram

Missouri puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Missouri puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Missouri: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Missouri animals, a word scramble of Missouri fun 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 Missouri?
Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri. It sits on the Missouri River near the middle of the state. Kansas City is the largest city, St. Louis is home to the Gateway Arch, and about 6.15 million people lived in Missouri at the 2020 Census.
What are Missouri's state symbols?
The state bird is the eastern bluebird, the state flower is the white hawthorn blossom and the state tree is the flowering dogwood. The state animal is the Missouri mule, the state aquatic animal is the paddlefish and the state dessert is the ice cream cone.
Why is Missouri called the Show-Me State?
Missouri is called the Show-Me State because of an old saying, "I'm from Missouri, you'll have to show me," which describes people who want proof before they believe something. The saying became popular in the 1890s. Missouri became the 24th state on August 10, 1821.
Is there a bigger Missouri puzzle pack?
Yes. The Missouri 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 Ozark caves to the trails west. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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