Looking for teacher, parent or caregiver interactive Hallowe'en resources in printable (PDF) and Google slides? This hidden words word search puzzle engages students' brains in a way that makes learning fun!
Use these interactive puzzle resources to:
-build vocabulary
-support fine motor skills development
-support visual acuity
-activate and develop problem solving strategies
-engage critical thinking skills
-improve memory skills
Include puzzle in all learning environments:
-distance learning
-hybrid classrooms
-in-person classrooms
-homeschooling environments
-as a tutoring resource
-Substitute Teacher's Toolkit
To complete the printable version of the hidden words word search puzzle
-download and print
-brainstorm ideas for possible words hidden in the grid
-locate the words in the puzzle
-trace the letter paths for each word
-record the words in the space below the grid
To complete the Google slides version of the hidden words Hallowe'en puzzle
-copy the file to the computer
-brainstorm ideas for possible words hidden in the grid
-locate the words in the puzzle
-use the line tool (or the shapes tool with color set to transparent) to trace the letter paths for each word
-record the words in the space below the grid
Puzzle also support:
- early finishers
- morning work activities
- language activities
- students requiring a challenge
- Substitute teachers' work
Other lesson plan activity ideas:
- list word alphabetically
- use words as writing prompts
- have students create their own word search puzzles
Choose from many blank word search grids. Word search grids are available in all shapes (car, robot, moon, apple, computer, square, circle) and sizes (e.g. 11x11, 15x15).