Ideal for vocabulary in any content area! This makes a great 5-minute sponge activity. Just type your list and Excel automatically generates a vocabulary puzzle. Each puzzle contains 9-25 squares. Every square has a vocabulary word or definition along each of the four sides, and students must match them up. A list of 50 words will create one large puzzle. I have added smaller puzzles to accomodate shorter lists. Any list can be shuffled to create multiple versions of a puzzle.
I have students put a color or pattern on the back of each puzzle and then cut apart the puzzles the first time we play, and we store them in envelopes. The pattern on the back allows for quicker identification of misplaced pieces.
Great product.
February 9, 2012
I think it's great that there is a smaller game - i'll start with that one and build up to the larger game. Thanks!
January 28, 2012
This is a great tool for teaching vocabulary, thank you for sharing! I actually used it in math too with equations and variables.
October 19, 2011
This is such a neat program and you can use it for many different vocabulary purposes. I plan on having my kids use it to create their own vocabulary review games.
October 8, 2011
A great way to have students review vocabulary words and have fun at the same time. Looks great and laminating the cards gives you a vocabulary center to use again and again! Thanks!
July 19, 2010
I love this activity! My students do too. It is very challenging for them, they love competing against other students. I also time them and see which table can complete it the fastest.
November 12, 2009
Thanks for this download! My students loved the puzzles.
September 15, 2009
This is AWESOME. It was easy to replace my words with the existing words. The puzzles can be printed out on colored paper, laminated, and reused.
August 29, 2009
Thank you for downloading my puzzle. My students love it--I hope yours do, too. Let me know if you have any problems with it! michelle.jolley@rsd.edu
February 1, 2009
Thanks, I will be able to use this for so many things!
August 22, 2006
Help
I would like to be able to customize. Was I supposed to by a different version that is not protected?
September 8, 2010
You should be able to put your own vocabulary in the list and the puzzles will automatically update. Do you need to customize something else about the puzzle? I can send you an unprotected version if you like. Email me at Michelle.Jolley@rsd.edu
September 8, 2010
How do the students play the game? Luanne
March 28, 2010
How do the students play the Vocabulary Matching puzzle. I've looked at it, but I am confused. It appears that one side matches the definition, but what do the students do?
March 28, 2010
Print out a puzzle and then cut it up. Shuffle the pieces and allow students to put them back together, matching words to their definitions. It's fun to time them as they compete against one another or against a previous "personal best" time.
April 12, 2010
I've been looking for a Vocab Matching/ Jigsaw program for years! I'm attempting to get my first puzzle up and running, but I can't seem to customize it so that the font is smaller to fit in the squares or increase the box size to fit the item. Is this possible? Also, I can't seem to get an error in a few boxes to go away "#REF!". Is there something I am missing?
March 25, 2010
If you send me your email address i'd be happy to help you customize the puzzle to work just the way you want it to.
March 26, 2010
The free preview is in English yet I received the game in Spanish. How do I get the English version? Thank you! Jennifer
April 26, 2009
Hi, Jenadia.
Whatever vocabulary you type in the vocabulary list will show up in the puzzles. Just replace the Spanish words with words from your list, and each of the different puzzles will update itself. You will need at least 18 words for the smallest puzzle, 32 for the medium sized one, and 50 for the big one. Please let me know if you have any trouble! I am committed to providing quality products and customer service! michelle.jolley@rsd.edu
April 26, 2009
I have 23 years of experience in the classroom. I've taught Spanish most of my career, with a few years of Language Arts thrown in. I spent 13 years at the middle school level, and am in my 9th year at high school. I love both levels, and often can't believe how lucky I am to be in this profession. I taught a Spanish Teaching Methods course at BYU as an adjunct professor for two semesters, and loved that experience. When I retire from public school, my goal is to get a doctorate and start a second career at the university level.
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