Introduction
As a book week resource, it is built to be simple to print, easy to use, and helpful when you need an instant activity. This free printable Matilda Crossword Puzzle – Free Printable Literature Fun is designed to keep kids engaged while building creativity and learning skills. Parents, teachers, and homeschool families love printable activities because they are quick to prepare and easy to use anywhere.
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Learning Benefits
This activity supports learning through a screen-free format, works well for home, classroom, and group use, and keeps children engaged with a clear, printable activity.
Ideas for Using This Activity
fun reading learning themed activities help children stay interested while building useful skills through play.
Matilda crossword themed activities help children stay interested while building useful skills through play.
- classroom warm-up activity
- homeschool lesson support
- rainy day boredom buster
- travel activity for quiet time
- after-school quiet activity
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More About This Activity
Step into the magical world of Matilda with our free printable crossword puzzle! This engaging activity introduces readers to key characters, locations, and themes from Roald Dahl’s classic book, making reading fun and interactive.
✅ Perfect for students, book clubs, and Roald Dahl fans
✅ Printable PDF format – Easy to download and print
✅ Great for literature lessons, homeschooling, and classroom fun
✅ Teaches essential themes and characters in an interactive way
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Word List & Clues:
| Word | Clue |
|---|---|
| Matilda | The brilliant young girl with magical powers |
| Wormwood | Matilda’s last name |
| MissHoney | Matilda’s kind and supportive teacher |
| Trunchbull | The cruel headmistress of Crunchem Hall |
| Lavender | Matilda’s best friend at school |
| Bruce | The boy forced to eat an entire chocolate cake |
| Chocolate | The type of cake Bruce is made to eat |
| Crunchem | The school Matilda attends |
| Books | Matilda loves to read these |
| Library | Where Matilda spends time reading |
| Powers | Matilda discovers she has these magical abilities |
| Chalk | Matilda moves this object with her mind |
| Parents | Matilda’s family who do not appreciate her talents |
| Television | What Matilda’s family prefers over reading |
| Newt | Lavender puts one of these in Miss Trunchbull’s water |
| MissHoneyHouse | Matilda finds a safe place here |
| Revenge | What Matilda helps Miss Honey get against Trunchbull |
| Intelligence | Matilda’s greatest strength |
| Adoption | Miss Honey does this for Matilda in the end |
| RoaldDahl | The author of Matilda |
How to use this printable
- Best for: quiet time, classroom stations, after-school care, rainy days
- Prep time: 1–2 minutes (print + pencils)
- Try this: set a 10-minute timer and let kids compare answers at the end
Skills this activity supports
- Focus and attention
- Problem solving
- Fine motor practice (writing/drawing)
Easy variations
- Make it a team challenge
- Use it as a fast finisher
- Add a “bonus task”: draw or write 3 related words
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