Have Kids at Home? Check Out These Fun Construction Word Searches!

What a strange few weeks it’s been, huh? As we navigate this new way to report the latest industry news from the comforts of our homes, we wanted to offer some activities to keep your little ones busy and teach them about the exciting world of construction. Check out three fun word searches all about different construction equipment!

Compact Tool Carriers

Compact tool carriers are one of the smallest machines that use attachments. These machines are great for landscaping and can have tracks or tires. Some compact tool carriers are made to walk behind and some you stand on. These machines are made by companies such as Toro, Ditch Witch, Vermeer and Bobcat.

Download and print out the Small but Mighty Word Search!

Utility Vehicles

Contractors use utility vehicles (or UTVs for short) for getting crews and tools to and from the jobsite. UTVs have cargo beds that help carry and dump materials like dirt. They can even take attachments like brooms and snow blades. Companies such as John Deere, Polaris and Kubota all make UTVs. They can have diesel or gas engines to make them go!

Download and print out the On a Roll Word Search!

Wheel Loaders

Wheel loaders are great for carrying and lifting materials around a jobsite. They can reach high enough to load a truck. They can haul as little as 1 cubic yard to as much as 20 cubic yards! Dirt, rocks and wood chips are just some of the materials wheel loaders can move. Some companies that make wheel loaders are Komatsu, John Deere, Hyundai and Caterpillar.

Download and print out the Ready to Roll Word Search!