Crosspatch Google Slides™ and puzzle to print. Letter hints included in this puzzle for Valentine's Day. Students in elementary 3,4,5 grades classrooms can engage with this brain teaser. Use the 23 words appearing below the framework. Suitable to all learning environments: digital, Google, home schooling and regular classrooms. Use differentiated instruction to facilitate access for English language learners and students in earlier grades, as required.
Puzzle supports multiple forms of learning:
-distance, independent, and differentiated classrooms
-hybrid and in-person classrooms
-homeschooling environments
-tutoring
-Substitute Teacher's toolkit
To complete the printable version of the puzzle:
-download the puzzle to print
-review the list of words in the word bank
-HINT: organize words by number of letters in each word
-use the letter hints to help solve the puzzle
-record the words in the correct boxes for each question
To complete the Google Slides™ version of the puzzle:
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-review the list of words
-HINT: organize words by number of letters in each word
-use the letter hints to help solve the puzzle
-use the text box tool to record the words in the correct blank spaces
Puzzles in the classroom support:
-active problem solving strategies
-improved working memory skills
-critical skills engagement