Happy New Year 2026 Activities Packet | Reading & 5 Word Search Puzzles 2nd-5th

This Happy New Year 2026 word search packet is a no-prep 23-page printable PDF. Answer keys are included. It is free on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Topic: Happy New Year 2026
• Resource type: Word search
• Format: 23-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 1 hour
• Price: Free

Make your first week back after winter break simple, meaningful, and stress-free with this no-prep Happy New Year 2026 activity packet. Explicitly designed for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade classrooms, this printable January resource helps you jump right into learning without spending hours planning.

Students will start the new year with an engaging reading passage, followed by five unique word search puzzles that encourage reflection and discussion around essential themes: Celebrations, Goals and Growth, Time and Calendar, Feelings and Attitudes, and Family and Community. These activities are easy for students to understand and enjoyable to complete, making them perfect for easing back into routines after the holiday break.

This Happy New Year 2026 activity packet is highly versatile and works well as morning work, literacy centers, early finisher activities, independent practice, or substitute teacher plans. Everything you need is included—one clear reading passage, five themed word searches, answer keys for quick and easy grading, plus both full-color and printer-friendly black-and-white versions to fit your classroom needs.

Get this resource on Teachers Pay Teachers today and bring meaningful, festive learning into your classroom while saving time and energy during the busy month of January.

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The following fonts were used in the creation of this resource: Roboto by Christian Robertson, Open Sans by Steve Matteson, Playfair Display by Claus Eggers Sørensen, Lexend by Dr. Bonnie Shaver-Troup & Thomas Jockin, Poppins by Jonny Pinhorn, and Montserrat by Julieta Ulanovsky. All fonts are available through Google Fonts and are licensed for commercial use under the SIL Open Font License (OFL).

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Frequently asked questions

How long is it?

It is a 23-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 1 hour.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

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