Lunar New Year Wordsearch

This EYFS Lunar New Year Wordsearch is a fun and accessible early literacy activity designed to support reading, spelling, and vocabulary development in the Early Years. With a clear Lunar New Year theme, this resource is ideal for phonics sessions, continuous provision, early finishers, or calm independent work. The wordsearch has been carefully designed for younger learners, using a small grid with fewer rows and columns to avoid cognitive overload. All words appear horizontally and vertically in a forward direction, making it appropriate for EYFS children who are beginning to develop their word recognition skills. While not all words are fully phonetically decodable, supporting visuals are included to help children identify and read each word with confidence. An accompanying writing task encourages children to choose a word and write it three times, reinforcing letter formation, spelling, and fine motor skills. An answer page is included to support adults and allow for guided checking and discussion. This low-prep resource is perfect for teachers seeking an engaging EYFS wordsearch, combining early literacy skills with cultural learning through a Lunar New Year theme.