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Free Rhode Island Puzzles for Kids

This free Rhode Island puzzle pack is a printable PDF with five puzzles about the Ocean 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 Providence is both the capital and the largest city, that Rhode Island is the smallest state in area, and that it still has about 384 miles of shoreline. A fact page lists the state bird (the Rhode Island Red, a chicken), the state flower (the violet), the state tree (the red maple) and more. Print it on US Letter paper in color or black and white.

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What is in the free Rhode Island 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

    Rhode Island Crossword

    12 clues about Rhode Island

  2. Puzzle 2 · Word Search

    Rhode Island Places to Explore

    Cities, villages, points and landmarks around the state

  3. Puzzle 3 · Word Fill-In

    Rhode Island Sea and Shore Animals

    Fish, shellfish and birds of the bay and beaches

  4. Puzzle 4 · Word Scramble

    Rhode Island Fun

    Beach, harbor and summer fun in the Ocean State

  5. Puzzle 5 · Cryptogram

    Rhode Island Secret Fact

    Crack the code to learn a big fact about the smallest state

Did you know? 10 facts about Rhode Island for kids

  • Rhode Island is the smallest of the 50 states in area, with only about 1,045 square miles of land.
  • Even though it is tiny, Rhode Island has about 384 miles of shoreline, which is why it is called the Ocean State.
  • Roger Williams founded Providence in 1636 as a place where people could worship freely.
  • On May 4, 1776, Rhode Island became the first colony to break its loyalty to the British king.
  • Rhode Island was the last of the 13 original colonies to approve the U.S. Constitution, on May 29, 1790.
  • In 2020, voters shortened the state's official name to the State of Rhode Island.
  • The state bird is the Rhode Island Red, a breed of chicken, and the state drink is coffee milk.
  • Samuel Slater's water-powered cotton mill in Pawtucket helped bring the age of factories to America.
  • Touro Synagogue in Newport, dedicated in 1763, is the oldest synagogue building in the United States.
  • About 1.1 million people lived in Rhode Island at the 2020 Census, and about 191,000 lived in Providence.

Rhode Island Super Pack · $1.99

20 more Rhode Island puzzles, each with its own theme

Ready for more? The Rhode Island Super Pack has 20 more puzzles: lighthouses, bay islands, Native nations, Gilded Age mansions, sailing words, mill town history and stuffies and jonnycakes. Twenty puzzles, one Ocean State voyage, $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 Rhode Island Super Pack

  1. 1Rhode Island LighthousesWord Search
  2. 2Rhode Island FoodsWord Scramble
  3. 3Rhode Island Fishing PortWord Fill-In
  4. 4Rhode Island Founder FactCryptogram
  5. 5Rhode Island Bay and IslandsWord Search
  6. 6Rhode Island SailingWord Scramble
  7. 7Rhode Island Newport MansionsWord Fill-In
  8. 8Rhode Island Constitution FactCryptogram
  9. 9Rhode Island HistoryWord Search
  10. 10Rhode Island Weather and SeasonsWord Scramble
  11. 11Rhode Island Woods and PondsWord Fill-In
  12. 12Rhode Island Chicken FactCryptogram
  13. 13Rhode Island Cities and TownsWord Search
  14. 14Rhode Island Mill TownWord Scramble
  15. 15Rhode Island ShorelineWord Fill-In
  16. 16Rhode Island Independence FactCryptogram
  17. 17Rhode Island First PeoplesWord Search
  18. 18Rhode Island State SymbolsWord Scramble
  19. 19Rhode Island Carousel RideWord Fill-In
  20. 20Rhode Island Drink FactCryptogram

Rhode Island puzzles: frequently asked questions

What is in the free Rhode Island puzzle pack?
Five printable puzzles about Rhode Island: a 12-clue crossword, a 15-word search of places to explore, a fill-in of sea and shore animals, a word scramble of beach and harbor 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 Rhode Island?
Providence is the capital of Rhode Island and also its largest city, with about 191,000 people at the 2020 Census. Roger Williams founded Providence in 1636 at the head of Narragansett Bay as a place where people could worship freely.
What are Rhode Island's state symbols?
The state bird is the Rhode Island Red, a breed of chicken. The state flower is the violet and the state tree is the red maple. The state shell is the quahaug (quahog clam), the state drink is coffee milk and the state insect is the American burying beetle. The motto is one word: Hope.
Why is Rhode Island called the Ocean State?
Rhode Island is called the Ocean State because it has about 384 miles of shoreline, a lot for the smallest state. Narragansett Bay reaches deep into the middle of the state, and dozens of islands, beaches and harbors line its coast. The nickname appears on the state's license plates.
Is there a bigger Rhode Island puzzle pack?
Yes. The Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island foods. None of them repeats the free pack, and every puzzle has an answer key.

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