Are you looking for educator resources in printable (PDF) or Google slides formats to support Hallowe'en programming? This hidden words word search puzzle activates problem solving strategies and engages critical thinking skills.
Puzzle can support:
-vocabulary building
-fine motor skills
-visual acuity
-improved memory skills
Include puzzle in all learning environments:
-homeschooling environments
-distance learning
-hybrid classrooms
-in-person classrooms
-as a tutoring resource
-Substitute Teacher's Toolkit
To complete the printable version of the 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 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 supports:
- early finishers
- students requiring a challenge
- differentiated classrooms
- 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).