Interactive Learning - Puzzles

Where to Check for Ticks Word Search

Find body-check words in three levels of this interactive tick puzzle, then review the areas that can be easy to overlook after possible exposure.

Learning intention: Recall body areas that deserve attention during a calm, thorough and privacy-respecting tick check.

  • About 5-15 minutes
  • Ages 5+ and adults
  • No timer
  • No personal data

Choose your challenge

Find tick-awareness words

Select a level, then tap each letter in order, choose the first and final letter, or swipe across the whole word. Words may run across, down or diagonally depending on the level.

Puzzle

Tick Awareness Word Search

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Choose the first letter of a word.

Prints only the word-search sheet. In the print window, choose Save as PDF for a one-page PDF copy.

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Learn the words, not just the letters

How to make a tick check more thorough

Hair and scalp

Part the hair carefully and remember the hairline and scalp when carrying out an appropriate check.

Warm, hidden areas

Remember areas such as armpits, the waist and behind the knees while respecting privacy and age-appropriate support.

Clothing edges

Check around waistbands, sock lines, footwear and other clothing edges where a small tick may be harder to notice.

Ask for help

A mirror or trusted helper can assist with places that are difficult to see. Children should involve a trusted grown-up.

Remember: Most tick bites do not result in illness, but a small number of ticks may carry germs, including those associated with Lyme disease. Tick awareness means using calm, sensible habits. Explore real tick images in the Tick ID Centre, regional information in the Global Tick Hub, and further explanations in the Tick Knowledge Centre.