Free Printable Valentine’s Day Word Scramble Game for Kids

Need a quick, no-prep Valentine's Day activity for kids? This Free Printable Valentine's Day Word Scramble is an fun and festive choice for February 14th. It’s perfect for home, classrooms, and parties!

It's a quick print-and-play game that’s great for busy parents and last minute activities. This free printable is designed for kids ages 6 and up, with 10 Valentine-themed words that are just the right level: not too tricky for younger elementary kids, but still satisfying to solve.

It's a fun learning activity because kids are practicing spelling, building vocabulary, and using problem-solving skills while getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit with festive words like candy, hearts, hugs, and Cupid. Since it includes an answer key, you can easily help if someone gets stuck.

Whether you're a parent looking for a low-prep Valentine activity or a teacher who needs something fun to fill a few minutes, this printable is ready when you are. Print a few copies, hand out pencils or markers, and let the unscrambling begin.

When Valentine's Day gets busy, it's nice to have something you can pull out instantly. This word scramble is:

• Fast and easy
• Screen-free
• Educational
• Includes an answer key 
• Great for groups

It has 10 Valentine's Day-themed words for kids to unscramble. The page is decorated with cute holiday details-hearts, sweet little graphics, and a red-and-pink checkered border that feels extra festive.

How to Play the Valentine Word Scramble

A word scramble is simple and fun: kids take a mixed-up set of letters and rearrange them to create the correct word.

To play:

1. Look at the scrambled letters.
2. Unscramble them into a real Valentine-themed word.
3. Write the correct word on the line.
4. Repeat until all 10 words are solved.

It's a great quiet-time activity, early finisher worksheet, or party game you can set out on a table and let kids tackle on their own.

Helpful Tips If Kids Get Stuck

If your child needs a little nudge (without giving away the answer), try these:

• Circle the vowels first (A, E, I, O, U) and build around them.
• Look for common letter combos like "AR," "ES," or "HE."
• Use the theme clue: every word relates to Valentine's Day-think candy, hearts, and sweet traditions.
• Shuffle the letters on paper by rewriting them in different orders.

Make It More Challenging for Older Kids

Want to turn this into a game instead of a worksheet? Try one of these:

• Beat-the-clock challenge: set a timer for 2-3 minutes.
• Points system: 1 point per word, bonus points for finishing first.
• Team play: split into teams and race to solve all 10 words.

These work especially well for classroom settings or Valentine parties when you need something structured but fun.

Words Included in the Valentine’s Day Word Scramble

Here are the 10 words kids will unscramble:

• Candy
• Card
• Roses
• Heart
• Hugs
• Kisses
• Cupid
• February
• Gifts
• Valentine

How to Download and Print

1. Click "Get it here" below to download the PDF.
2. Open the file in Adobe Acrobat (or any PDF reader).
3. Print on regular paper or cardstock (8.5 x 11).
4. Choose "Fit to page" in your printer settings.
5. For the clearest print, set quality to "Best."
6. Hand kids a pencil, marker, or colored pencil and let them scramble!

You can print as many copies as you need for personal use.

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