Growing Pups

This word search focuses on the different stages of a puppy’s growth and development. It includes words related to behaviors and physical changes such as nursing, teething, and walking. The words represent essential milestones in a puppy’s early life, from bonding with its owner to learning how to play and explore. Students will search for terms that define how puppies grow and mature into adult dogs.

Completing this word search will enhance students’ understanding of the developmental process of puppies, reinforcing key vocabulary related to growth. It helps improve spelling and recognition of terms associated with biological changes and behaviors in young animals. By identifying these words in a grid, students develop problem-solving skills while also expanding their knowledge of pet care and animal life cycles. Additionally, engaging with this activity supports cognitive skills such as attention to detail and pattern recognition.

Word List: Nursing, Weaning, Teething, Socializing, Bonding, Crawling, Growing, Learning, Walking, Barking, Exploring, Running, Playing, Maturing, Sleeping.