Are you teacher, caregiver, or parent looking for learning at home resources to support kids learning about landforms? Landforms scrambled letters word search puzzle is suitable for students in gr3-5, home school environments. Letter hints support differentiation.
Challenging puzzle is available as printable and in Google Apps™ formats.
Possible problem solving strategies might include:
1. skim and scan the word search grid for recognizable words and then trace word paths (trial and error)
2. unscramble the letters in the word clues to reveal the hidden words
3. record the correct spelling after letters are rearranged
4. start to solve the puzzle by first locating the letter hints and then trace the letter paths
5. use prior knowledge of word searches: letter paths travel horizontally, vertically, and diagonally
6. check off words as they are found
Lesson plan activity ideas:
l. put the words in alphabetical order
2. use list of words as research topics or writing prompts or even quiz topics
3. have students create flash cards - definition on one side with either a picture or the word on the other
4. foster CREATIVITY by having students construct their own word search puzzles to share (link below)
Link to blank word search grid: blank word search grid
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