Pick the word list for the age: short words like pie and corn for ages 4 to 6, the classic list with turkey, harvest and gravy, or long words like cornucopia and Wampanoag for ages 9 and up. Then choose the grid size and print with the answer key.
Find the 10 hidden words. They run across, down and diagonally.
A word search keeps the kids table busy while the turkey rests. Print the short list on a 10 by 10 grid with words running across and down for the youngest, and a 16 by 16 grid with backwards words for the big cousins, so everyone finishes around the same time.
Put one at every place setting and let the kids work on it between dinner and dessert.
Change the settings and the page updates as you go. New page makes a fresh drawing with its own answer key. Print or Save PDF opens your browser's print window: pick Letter paper and 100% scale, or Save as PDF to keep a copy.
