Literature Activities & Printables (Free Resources)

Looking for literature activities you can use right now? This page collects our best free resources in one place — ideal for home, classrooms, OSHC, and holiday programs.

Quick ways to use these resources

Quiet-time pick: print 1 page per child and set a 10–15 minute timer.
Group stations: print 4–6 different pages and rotate every 10 minutes.
Fast finisher: keep a stack ready for early finishers.

Free Literature printables & activities

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Blueback Crossword Puzzle – Printable Literature Fun
Bridge to Terabithia Crossword Puzzle – Printable Literature Fun
Charlotte’s Web Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Children's Books
Goodnight Mister Tom Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Holes Book Themed Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Matilda Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Skellig Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Stig of the Dump Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Storm Boy Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
The Secret Garden Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
The Silver Brumby Crossword Puzzle – Printable Literature Fun
The Wind in the Willows Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Two Wolves Crossword Puzzle – Printable Literature Fun
War Horse Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun
Wonder Crossword Puzzle – Printable Literature Fun

Make it work for mixed ages

Give younger kids the “spot/find/match” version first.
Add a writing extension for older kids (3 facts, 5 words, or a short story).
Turn it into a team challenge: pairs explain answers to each other.

FAQ

Are these free?

Yes — the pages linked above are free resources on this site.

Can I use these for a group?

Yes. Most can be run as stations, rotations, or a whole-group activity.