Differentiate instruction and extend learning, resulting in improved student engagement with these downloadable printable and Google Slides™ word search puzzles. Ignite students' problem solving skills with this word find puzzle. Letter pattern recognition, letter sequencing and memory skills about the words they are looking for, will all contribute to growth in students' vocabulary, development of neural connections and confidence as a learner. Suitable for students in grade 4,5,6 and students being homeschooled.
Puzzle supports:
- early finishers
- students requiring a challenge
- Substitute teacher's work
- vocabulary building
- fine motor skills
- visual acuity
- improved working memory skills
To complete the printable version of the puzzle:
-download and print
-review the list of words in the word bank
-locate the words hidden in the grid
-trace the letter paths
-track progress by checking off each word as it is found
To complete the Google Slides™ version of the puzzle:
-copy the file to the computer
-review the list of words
-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
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