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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.
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.
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bradleym
Once you get the hang of it--this is a nice little tool to have.
February 4, 2013 
djbrinker
I wish I could give A++++++++ for each category. I love this form.
December 1, 2012
caroseiden
ONce you figure out power point, it is awesome!
November 29, 2012
katiewri
great resource
November 24, 2012
NicolaC26
Great Puzzle!!
November 19, 2012
issacox416
Good product.
November 12, 2012
robynbohl
Great tool. Thank you
October 28, 2012
cchoinski
I use this material to provide vocabulary practice for individual students and for entire classrooms. Students and teachers both love it.
August 27, 2012
addible28
This was a great idea!
August 20, 2012
tracie2010
Intend to use this with my students as a review for quarterly vocab. tests. thanks!
August 7, 2012
jrogers03
Great practice!
May 7, 2012
grosstracey
Easy to use! Students thought it was a bit challenging at first:)
March 6, 2012
Yantezia Patrick (TpT Seller)
My students loved putting these together! It's quick and simple to put together, and the result is definitely worth the time!
February 24, 2012
Eileen Gilligan
Great to build vocabulary puzzles for units that can be used year after year - especially if it is printed on card stock and laminates. Great for the student who finishes early.
February 12, 2012
brummund
Great product.
February 9, 2012
Sarah Jensen
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
JenaDP
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
Lisha Saliani (TpT Seller)
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
Meghan Mathis (TpT Seller)
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
kellybes
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
zeeker
Thanks for this download! My students loved the puzzles.
September 15, 2009
jgotaas
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
TeacherMichelle (TpT Seller)
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
William Hochhaus
Thanks, I will be able to use this for so many things!
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shauger
This seems to be really hard. How long does it take a student to do this?
February 20, 2012
TeacherMichelle (TpT Seller)
It takes some students longer than others. My high school students can do the 40-word version in 5-10 minutes.
February 20, 2012
yhennigan
I would like to be able to customize. Was I supposed to by a different version that is not protected?
September 8, 2010
TeacherMichelle (TpT Seller)
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
lcgalizio
How do the students play the game? Luanne
March 28, 2010
lcgalizio
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
TeacherMichelle (TpT Seller)
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
julialking
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
TeacherMichelle (TpT Seller)
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
jenadia
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
TeacherMichelle (TpT Seller)
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
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
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