Christmas Wordsearch Star #03

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Christmas Wordsearch Star #03

Christmas Wordsearch Star #03 For Google Apps
Christmas Wordsearch Star #03

Xmas star shaped puzzle. This Christmas theme based word search is can be used in multiple classrooms. Available as puzzle to print and Google Slides™.

Here are some ideas:
-working with reading buddies, students in grade 5 and 6 can help support students in grades 2 and 3 as they work towards finding all the Christmas words in the star shaped puzzles
-teachers can use this downloadable puzzle to print word search and Google Slides™ version to introduce a holiday unit, as part of a language spelling activity, as a model for students to create their own word searches, or as part of their reading buddies programming (as described above)

Puzzles engage students' brains, challenge and grow their vocabulary building skills and activate their problem solving strategies. They also provide an opportunity to introduce new strategies to help solve these mind teasers. Home schooled students also benefit from these Christmas themed puzzles. Using differentiated instruction, when required, will engage English language learners as they strengthen their vocabulary building and language acquisition skills.

Include this puzzle in:
-distance, independent, and differentiated classrooms
-hybrid and in-person classrooms
-homeschooling environments
-tutoring
-Supply Teachers' toolkit

To complete the printable version of the puzzle:
-download the puzzle to print
-review the list of words in the word bank
-locate the words hidden in the grid
-trace the letter paths for each word
-letter paths can go forwards, backwards and on the diagonal in all directions

To complete the Google Slides™ version of the puzzle:
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-review the list of words
-locate the words hidden in the grid
-use the line tool (or the shapes tool with color set to transparent) to trace the letter paths for each word
-letter paths can go forwards, backwards and on the diagonal in all directions