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Free Oklahoma Puzzles for Kids

This free Oklahoma puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Sooner 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 Oklahoma City is the capital, that the name Oklahoma comes from Choctaw words meaning "red people," and that 39 tribal nations have their headquarters in the state. A fact page lists the state bird (the scissor-tailed flycatcher), the state flower (the Oklahoma rose), the state tree (the redbud) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Oklahoma 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

    Oklahoma Crossword

    12 clues about Oklahoma

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Oklahoma Places to Explore

    Cities, mountains and salt flats from the Panhandle to the Ouachitas

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Oklahoma Animals

    Creatures of the plains, the woods and the lakes

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Oklahoma Favorites

    Foods, music and fun from the official state meal and more

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Oklahoma Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Oklahoma became a state

Did you know? 10 facts about Oklahoma for kids

  • Oklahoma City is both the capital and the largest city, with about 681,000 people at the 2020 Census.
  • Nearly 4 million people lived in Oklahoma at the 2020 Census.
  • The name Oklahoma comes from two Choctaw words, okla and humma, which together mean "red people."
  • Thirty-nine federally recognized tribal nations have their headquarters in Oklahoma.
  • On April 22, 1889, about 50,000 people gathered for the Land Run to claim land in central Oklahoma.
  • People who sneaked in early to claim land before the Land Run were called Sooners, which gave Oklahoma its nickname.
  • Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907, when Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory joined together.
  • Black Mesa, in the far western Panhandle, is the highest point in Oklahoma, at 4,973 feet.
  • Hourglass selenite, the state crystal, is found at the Great Salt Plains in northern Oklahoma.
  • The state flag shows an Osage warrior's shield with an olive branch and a peace pipe on a blue field.

Oklahoma Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Oklahoma puzzles, each with its own theme

Finished already? The Oklahoma Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: tribal nations, Route 66 road-trip stops, cowboy life, space pioneers, sparkling crystals, prairie grasses and weather science. Twenty puzzles across the Sooner 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 Oklahoma Super Pack

  1. 1Oklahoma Tribal NationsWord Search
  2. 2Oklahoma Cowboy LifeWord Scramble
  3. 3Oklahoma BirdsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Oklahoma Name FactCryptogram
  5. 5Oklahoma Route 66 Road TripWord Search
  6. 6Oklahoma State SymbolsWord Scramble
  7. 7Oklahoma Farm FieldsWord Fill-In
  8. 8Oklahoma Land Run FactCryptogram
  9. 9Oklahoma Prairie and PlainsWord Search
  10. 10Oklahoma Space PioneersWord Scramble
  11. 11Oklahoma Rocks and CrystalsWord Fill-In
  12. 12Oklahoma Nations FactCryptogram
  13. 13Oklahoma Cities and TownsWord Search
  14. 14Oklahoma Rivers and LakesWord Scramble
  15. 15Oklahoma Music and DanceWord Fill-In
  16. 16Oklahoma Crystal FactCryptogram
  17. 17Oklahoma Weather ScienceWord Search
  18. 18Oklahoma Famous PeopleWord Scramble
  19. 19Oklahoma Camping TripWord Fill-In
  20. 20Oklahoma High Point FactCryptogram

Oklahoma puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Oklahoma puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Oklahoma: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Oklahoma animals, a word scramble of Oklahoma favorites 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 Oklahoma?
Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma, and it is also the largest city, with about 681,000 people at the 2020 Census. It grew up almost overnight during the Land Run of April 22, 1889. Oklahoma became the 46th state on November 16, 1907.
What are Oklahoma's state symbols?
The state bird is the scissor-tailed flycatcher, the state flower is the Oklahoma rose and the state tree is the redbud. The state animal is the American bison, the state wildflower is the Indian blanket, the state rock is the rose rock and the floral emblem is mistletoe.
Why is Oklahoma called the Sooner State?
Oklahoma is called the Sooner State because of the Land Run of 1889. Settlers were supposed to wait for a signal at noon on April 22, but some sneaked in sooner and hid so they could grab the best land. Those people were called Sooners, and the name stuck.
Is there a bigger Oklahoma puzzle pack?
Yes. The Oklahoma 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 tribal nations to Route 66. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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