Free Printable Summer Word Scramble Game for Kids

Keep the kids entertained during summer break with this fun and free printable Summer Word Scramble game!

Free printable summer word scramble game and answer key for kids with fun seasonal words like beach, sunshine, and watermelon.

Whether you’re heading to the beach, planning a backyard BBQ, or just looking for screen-free fun, this summer word puzzle is a great way to sneak in some learning while they play. It’s an engaging activity that helps build spelling, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills—all while celebrating the sunny season!

This word game is perfect for lazy summer afternoons at home, road trip boredom busters, or classroom summer parties. It’s easy enough for younger kids to enjoy, but still challenging for older kids to tackle on their own. Whether played solo or as a friendly competition among siblings or friends, it’s a fun summer activity for kids of all ages!

Want to make it part of a bigger summer fun pack? Pair this activity with summer coloring pages, a summer bucket list printable, summer word search, or these summer crafts for kids for a full day of creative play.

What’s Included?

You’ll receive the free printable game with an answer key. It’s available for download in high-quality PDF format.

Please note: These printables are for personal use only!

Supplies Needed

PDF file (click the “get it here” button at the bottom of the post to download it)
White printer paper or 65 lb. cardstock for added durability
Pens, pencils, markers, or crayons for writing
A clipboard or a hard surface if you’re using this on the go

beach themed free printable summer word scramble game for kids

How to Download and Print the Summer Word Scramble Printable

Click the download button provided at the bottom of this post.
For PDFs, click the download icon in the bottom toolbar (on the far right of the menu).
Open the file in a PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat.
Load cardstock or printer paper into your printer tray.
Open the print dialog settings. For best results, choose “Best” print quality.
Under the page sizing option, select “Fit.”

How to Play the Game

Each line on the left side of the printable features a jumbled summer-themed word. The challenge is to unscramble the letters to figure out the correct word and write it in the blank space provided. You can encourage your kids to think of summer-related clues, like things they might see at the beach or do on vacation. If they get stuck, no worries—there’s an answer key included on the second page!

This game is not only a blast to play, but also helps kids boost their logic and spelling skills in a fun, relaxed way.