Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Word Scramble (With Answer Key)

Need an easy March 17 activity? Grab this free St. Patrick's Day word scramble printable for kids!

two pages of a St. Patrick’s Day word scramble printable and answer key with green plaid border, shamrocks, leprechaun hat, and pot of gold.

It’s a fun, no-prep way to keep kids busy, and it works just as well at home as it does in the classroom. Kids will love the festive design, and you'll love that it sneaks in learning without feeling like "homework." Word scrambles are great for building spelling, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills.

This printable includes an answer key, so you can help quickly if someone gets stuck.

You can also easily adjust it for different ages. Younger kids can work with a buddy or solve the words together as a group, while older kids can turn it into a timed challenge for a little extra excitement.

Just print the PDF, grab a pencil, and you've got an instant St. Patrick's Day activity that feels festive, fun, and actually useful.

Why You'll Love This Word Scramble

This isn't just a "busy work" printable. It's a fun little brain-boost for:

Spelling and vocabulary practice
Word recognition
Problem-solving
Fun holiday-themed learning

Plus, it's cute and festive. The printable has a green plaid background with festive St. Patrick's Day icons like shamrocks, a leprechaun hat, and a pot of gold.

Who It's Great For (And How to Adjust It)

This activity works best for elementary-aged kids, but it's easy to tweak for different ages:

Younger kids (Pre-K/K): pair them with an older sibling or partner, or unscramble together as a group.
Grades 1-3: perfect independent worksheet or center activity.
Older kids: turn it into a timed challenge (more on that below).

Supplies Needed

You probably already have everything:

Printer
White cardstock or printer paper (I recommend using cardstock)
Pencil, pen, marker, or crayon
The PDF file (download button below)

How to Download and Print the Word Scramble

Click the download button at the bottom of the post. The PDF file will pop up.
Hit the download icon (usually on the bottom toolbar).
Save it to your computer (or device).
Open the file in a PDF viewing software of your choosing.
Go to File → Print.
Under Page Sizing, choose Fit (so nothing gets cut off).
Print, and you're ready to play!

How to Play the St. Patrick's Day Word Scramble

The goal is simple: unscramble each word on the left and write the correct word on the blank line to the right.

If someone gets stuck, refer to the answer key.

Make It More Fun (Party + Classroom Ideas)

If you want to turn this into a game (highly recommended):

Minute-to-Win-It Challenge: Set a 60-second timer and see how many words they can solve.
Race to Finish: First person to complete all words wins.
Team Relay: Split into teams where each kid solves one word, then passes it along.

Easy prize ideas: chocolate gold coins, shamrock stickers, mini erasers, or Dollar Tree party favors.