School Helpers Crossword Puzzle (Free Printable + Answer Key)

This school helpers crossword puzzle introduces the people who keep a school running, with clues for Nurse, Librarian, Custodian, and Principal. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.

Across

Staff member who helps when you feel sick
Front office staff member who answers the phone
Person who runs the library and helps find books
Person who leads sports and PE activities
Person who plans lessons and leads the class
___ guard, who helps you cross the street

Down

Staff member who keeps the building clean and safe
The leader of the whole school
Person you talk to about feelings and friendships
Person who drives the school bus

About School Helpers

A school runs on far more than teachers. Custodians, nurses, librarians, bus drivers, and office staff each keep some essential piece working. Learning who does what helps students know where to go when they need something.

School Helpers Vocabulary

This crossword covers school community roles through descriptive clues, including NURSE, LIBRARIAN, and CUSTODIAN, along with staff students see daily such as the COACH, COUNSELOR, and SECRETARY.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword during the first weeks as part of a school tour or community-building unit. After solving, have students write a thank-you note to one of the helpers in the puzzle.

Printable School Helpers Crossword Worksheet

Click the Print Worksheet button to print this school helpers crossword. The printable version includes the grid and clues, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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