Are you looking to use puzzles in the classroom? Puzzles can support Black History Month programming. Here is a fun and interactive BHM freeform crossword puzzle which will engage students in a fun way and interactive way. Foster collaboration and cooperation by having students work together to solve the puzzle.
To complete the FREE puzzle to print:
-download the file
-review the list of words in the word bank
-record the words in the correct boxes for each question
-there are no letter hints
To complete the FREE Google Slides™ version:
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-review the list of words
-use the text box tool to record the words in the correct blank spaces
-HINT: solve the puzzle by first finding words with either the most, the least, or a unique number of letters: similarities, acceptance
Other lesson plan activity ideas:
- include the puzzle in writing centers
- record the list of words in alphabetical order
- find smaller words within a larger word (e.g. similarities)
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