About Activity Book Maker

A free resource for anyone who wants to create puzzles, word games, and printable activity books — without the confusion.

What This Site Is

Activity Book Maker is an informational website with practical guides for creating crossword puzzles, word searches, and complete printable activity books. The content is written to be straightforward and actionable — no unnecessary theory, no paid courses, just clear steps you can follow.

Everything on the site is free to read and use as a reference.

Who It's For

This site is useful for anyone who wants to create puzzles or activity books, including:

  • Teachers building classroom materials or supplements
  • Parents making learning activities for kids at home
  • Creators and designers putting together themed puzzle packs
  • Self-publishers selling activity books on Amazon KDP or similar platforms
  • Hobbyists who enjoy making puzzles as a pastime

You do not need any design skills, technical background, or special software to get started.

What You'll Find Here

The site covers:

  • Step-by-step guides for creating crossword puzzles and word searches from scratch
  • Honest recommendations for free and paid tools that make the process faster
  • A guide to building and publishing a full printable activity book
  • Practical tips and shortcuts used by experienced puzzle creators

Why This Site Exists

Creating puzzles and activity books is genuinely useful — for educators, for parents, and for anyone building a self-publishing side project. But a lot of the information out there is scattered, outdated, or buried behind paywalls.

This site exists to make the process simpler. The goal is to give you the information you need to actually get something made, without overcomplicating it.

Affiliate Note

Some links on this site — particularly in tool recommendations — are affiliate links. If you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the site. It does not affect which tools are recommended or how they are reviewed.

Get in Touch

Have a question, a suggestion, or something you'd like to see covered? Use the Contact page to send a message.