Lesson plan resources and activities to support kids learning about abstract nouns. Crosspatch puzzle, without letter hints, engages critical thinking skills and activates problem solving skills.
FREE puzzle to print (downloadable, printable) and Google Slide™. Examples of abstract nouns included in this puzzle: religion, silliness, wisdom
Puzzles in the classroom support:
-vocabulary building, visual acuity and fine motor skills development
-improved working memory skills
-problem solving strategies development
Include puzzle in all classrooms:
-virtual learning, hybrid and in-person classrooms
-independent and differentiated classrooms
-homeschooling
-as a tutoring resource
-include in Supply Teacher's toolkit
To complete the printable version:
-download the puzzle to print
-review the list of words in the word bank
-use the letter hints to help solve the puzzle (when available)
-record the words in the correct boxes for each question
To complete the Google Slides™ version:
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-review the list of words
-use the letter hints to help solve the puzzle (when available)
-use the text box tool to record the words in the correct blank spaces
-HINT: start with words that are one of a kind (e.g. 12-letter)
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