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Free Pennsylvania Puzzles for Kids

This free Pennsylvania puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Keystone 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 quiet afternoon. Kids learn that Harrisburg is the capital, that Pennsylvania was the second state to join the Union in 1787, and that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were both signed in Philadelphia. A fact page lists the state bird (the ruffed grouse), the state flower (the mountain laurel), the state tree (the eastern hemlock) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Pennsylvania 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

    Pennsylvania Crossword

    12 clues about Pennsylvania

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Pennsylvania Places to Explore

    Cities, mountains, lakes and landmarks across the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Pennsylvania Animals

    Creatures of the forests, streams and farm fields

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Pennsylvania Fun

    Things to eat and do in the Keystone State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Pennsylvania Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn when Pennsylvania became a state

Did you know? 9 facts about Pennsylvania for kids

  • Pennsylvania became the second state on December 12, 1787, just five days after Delaware.
  • The name Pennsylvania means "Penn's Woods." It honors Admiral William Penn, the father of the colony's founder.
  • The Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed in Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
  • The Liberty Bell is dated 1753. People working to end slavery first called it the Liberty Bell in 1835.
  • George Washington and the Continental Army camped at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777 to 1778.
  • Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address in November 1863, a few months after the Battle of Gettysburg.
  • In Pittsburgh, the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers meet to form the Ohio River.
  • Harrisburg, on the banks of the Susquehanna River, has been the state capital since 1812.
  • About 13 million people lived in Pennsylvania at the 2020 Census, and about 1.6 million lived in Philadelphia.

Pennsylvania Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Pennsylvania puzzles, each with its own theme

Hungry for more? The Pennsylvania Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: founding fathers' Philadelphia, rivers and state parks, Native nations, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, steel and railroads, and the story of the Liberty Bell. Twenty puzzles, one keystone adventure, $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 Pennsylvania Super Pack

  1. 1Pennsylvania Revolution and FoundingWord Search
  2. 2Pennsylvania Dutch CountryWord Scramble
  3. 3Pennsylvania Cities and TownsWord Fill-In
  4. 4Pennsylvania Founding FactCryptogram
  5. 5Pennsylvania Rivers and LakesWord Search
  6. 6Pennsylvania Weather and SeasonsWord Scramble
  7. 7Pennsylvania Wildlife WatchWord Fill-In
  8. 8Pennsylvania River FactCryptogram
  9. 9Pennsylvania State Parks and Wild PlacesWord Search
  10. 10Pennsylvania IndustryWord Scramble
  11. 11Pennsylvania Trains and CanalsWord Fill-In
  12. 12Pennsylvania Name FactCryptogram
  13. 13Pennsylvania Famous PeopleWord Search
  14. 14Pennsylvania FoodsWord Scramble
  15. 15Pennsylvania Mountains and ValleysWord Fill-In
  16. 16Pennsylvania Valley Forge FactCryptogram
  17. 17Pennsylvania Native NationsWord Search
  18. 18Pennsylvania Forest PlantsWord Scramble
  19. 19Pennsylvania Liberty Bell StoryWord Fill-In
  20. 20Pennsylvania Capital FactCryptogram

Pennsylvania puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Pennsylvania puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Pennsylvania: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of Pennsylvania animals, a word scramble of things to eat and do, 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 Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. It sits on the Susquehanna River and has been the capital since 1812. Philadelphia is the largest city, with about 1.6 million people at the 2020 Census, and Pittsburgh is the second largest.
What are Pennsylvania's state symbols?
The state bird is the ruffed grouse, the state flower is the mountain laurel and the state tree is the eastern hemlock. The state animal is the white-tailed deer, the state dog is the Great Dane and the state insect is the firefly. The motto is "Virtue, Liberty, and Independence."
Why is Pennsylvania called the Keystone State?
Pennsylvania is called the Keystone State because it played a central role in founding the United States. A keystone is the middle stone that holds an arch together, and Pennsylvania sat in the middle of the 13 original states, where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed.
Is there a bigger Pennsylvania puzzle pack?
Yes. The Pennsylvania 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 the Revolution to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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