Moses Word Search Printable for Kids: Fun Way to Learn the Bible Story

Do you want to make Bible study time a little more exciting for kids? If so, I’ve got you covered! Here’s the perfect activity for you: a Moses word search printable that offers an educational, yet entertaining experience.

You’ll find that this word search can keep young minds interested while learning about such an iconic biblical character.

Moses Bible Story Summary

Moses was a key figure in the Bible. Back when he was just a baby, his mom chose to hide him in a basket and place him on the Nile River because the Egyptian Pharaoh had ordered all Hebrew boys to be killed. Fortunately, Pharaoh's daughter found him and decided to take care of him.

As an adult, Moses fled to Midian after defending a Hebrew against harsh treatment. He encountered a bush that burned without being consumed. God spoke to him from this bush and instructed him to return to Egypt and lead his people to freedom. At the time, his people were enslaved by Pharaoh.

Back in Egypt, Moses confronted Pharaoh and demanded the release of the Israelites. Of course, Pharaoh refused. It took ten devastating plagues orchestrated by God before Pharaoh gave in. Mose began to lead the people to freedom, and then Pharaoh changed his mind and sent his army after Moses and the Israelites.

The Israelites had hit a hard stop with the Red Sea preventing any more movement and the Egyptian army was starting to close in on them. Moses was instructed by God to part the waters. He did as God told him and the sea opened up, allowing the Israelites to escape. Once they were safe, the waters returned. 

How to Use the Moses Word Search Printable

Now that you’ve got the backstory about Moses, let's talk about how you can use this word search printable to add to your kid's learning experience.

In the Classroom

This word search can be seamlessly incorporated into your lesson plans. After discussing the life of Moses, hand out the printable to reinforce vocabulary and key events.

It's a fun way to review the story while ensuring the kids remember the important details. You can even use it as a quiet activity during Sunday School to keep the little ones focused and busy.

At Home

Whether it's a Sunday afternoon activity or a part of your homeschooling curriculum, this word search makes learning about Moses both fun and interactive.

Gather around the kitchen table, print out a few copies, and let the kids dive in. It's a great conversation starter to discuss the lessons from Moses' life.

The Design of the Printable

So what makes this word search special? I've strayed from your typical word search puzzles and included a kid-friendly story about Moses on the page. Within the story are bolded words that the kids will ultimately be looking for.

The Story

Here’s the short story that I include on the word search printable:

Moses was born in Egypt where his people, the Israelites, were enslaved. To save him from a law that threatened all Hebrew baby boys, his mother hid him in a basket on the river. He was found and raised by the Pharaoh’s daughter and grew up in the palace, but never forgot where he came from.

As an adult, Moses fled to the desert of Midian after defending an Israelite and accidentally badly hurting an Egyptian. There, he became a shepherd and started a new life. One day, while tending sheep on Mount Horeb, Moses encountered a bush that was on fire yet was not consumed by the flames. As he approached it to investigate, God spoke to him from the bush.

God revealed His plan to Moses: He had seen the suffering of the Israelites and chose Moses to lead them out of Egypt. Moses was doubtful and hesitant, but God provided reassurance to Moses. Moses was instructed to tell the Israelites that “I AM” had sent him, and he was given signs to prove God’s power.

The Words

These are the words they’ll be looking for:

MOSES	EGYPT	ISRAELITES
ENSLAVED	LAW	HEBREW
BASKET	RIVER	MIDIAN
SHEPHERD	MOUNT HOREB	BUSH
FIRE	INVESTIGATE	SPOKE
PLAN	DOUBTFUL	HESITANT

The Answer Key

For extra convenience, I include an answer key in your download.

Reflection Questions

Besides the fun word search, you can take it a step further with some reflection questions. Here are a few to get you going:

What would you have done if you were Moses at the Red Sea?

• Background: As Moses stood before the Red Sea with the Egyptian army approaching, he had to trust God completely.
• Application: This question helps children consider the importance of faith and trust in God, even when faced with seemingly impossible situations.

How do you think Moses felt when he saw the burning bush and heard God's voice?

• Background: Moses encountered God at the burning bush that was not burning up and then God spoke directly to him.
• Application: Encourage children to think about how they can be attentive to God's presence in their lives and the ways God might be trying to get their attention.

What qualities do you think made Moses a good leader, and what’s one thing you do to develop one of those qualities in your own life?

• Background: Moses demonstrated many leadership qualities such as courage, humility, and perseverance through all the challenges.
• Application: This question encourages children to reflect on the character traits that helped Moses succeed and how they can work to embody these traits in their lives.

More Moses Activities

If the Moses word search has your kids asking for more, here are some additional activities that could pair perfectly with the word search.

Moses Coloring Pages – Use these Moses coloring sheets to allow children to visualize some of the key moments in Moses’ life.

Burning Bush Craft – Kids can create their own burning bush using tissue paper (reds, oranges, and yellows) and a paper plate as the base. They can glue the colored paper to mimic flames around a drawn or printed outline of a bush.

Moses Role Play – Children can take turns acting out different parts of Moses’ life, such him being discovered in the basket by Pharaoh’s daughter, his encounter with the burning bush, him confronting Pharaoh, and leading the Israelites through the Red Sea. They can work in groups to come up with dialogue and actions, or one child can narrate while others perform the scenes.

Get Your Printable Moses Word Search Puzzle

Whether in the classroom, at home, or during Bible study, this word search is a versatile tool that can add value to any learning environment. So be sure to download it so they explore some key moments of Moses.