Puzzletainment
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Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
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👉 Keep your class engaged and early finishers busy with our fun printable word searches and crosswords.
Word searches are a fun way to learn new vocabulary and reinforce the lessons you've taught in your class.
Here's why I got into educational word puzzles:
I started creating crossword puzzles for myself in my final year of Pharmacy School to help me "ease into studying." I had so much to study, but still I'd procrastinate. I told myself I'd do the puzzles for just a couple of minutes, and sure enough those minutes would turn into hours of focused studying.
I received some of the best grades of my academic career that year. I can't say it was all the puzzles, but engaging in your studies and not just skimming over it makes a huge difference.
I went on to create a couple of softcover books for post-secondary Pharmacy and nursing students that I sell at various bookstores and on my website.
And now I also make educational word puzzles for young students too.
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Long Vowel Sounds - Long 'o' Word Search Puzzle with 'oa' Words. Grades 2,3,4
Do your students love word search puzzles?This word search puzzle helps children learn some words that have the long 'o' sounds like boat, coat and roar. When 'oa' are put together they (usually) make the long 'o' sound. This is a rather large puzzle containing 26 'oa' words that have the long 'o' sound.The words included in this puzzle are:foaltoadmoanoatsloansoakboastmoatfloatcloakbloatgroancoatand more.You could incorporate these words into spelling quiz, or just use the puzzle as a fun way
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Reading, Spelling
Fun Ocean Animals Word Search Puzzle for Grades 4, 5, 6 and Homeschool
Students love word search puzzles.Teachers love no prep resources.This puzzle gives you a win-win. :) It is a fun, yet challenging word search puzzle that you can use to keep early finishers busy, or as a handout in your Science class. It contains over 20 vocabulary words including: Oarfish, Sailfish, Tiger Shark, Blue Whale, Walrus, Blue Marlin, Lobster, Seal, Dolphin, and more... I love feedback.Providing me with feedback allows me to improve the puzzlesIt lets me know if they are too easy or
4th - 6th
Biology, General Science, Vocabulary
Spring Word Search - Fun Spring Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle for Grades 2, 3, 4
Spring is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than a Spring word search puzzle for early finishers. It is a fun way to keep your early finishers busy, or you could use it as a seasonal handout for Spring vocabulary. This puzzle contains 24 Spring vocabulary words including:bees, crocus, iris, grass, tulip, rainy, mud, bugs, and many more... Most students love word search puzzles, and teachers love it when their students are busy and engaged with no-prep resources. Hopeful
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Christmas Word Scramble - Grades 2&3 (Fun for Early Finishers)
Do you want a fun holiday activity for your Grade 2 or 3 classroom? Or perhaps you need a No-Prep resource to keep your early finishers busy? This is a Christmas word scramble featuring 8 words related to Christmas.The children are asked to:unscramble the wordsthen match the word to the appropriate picture.Why a Word Scramble?Word scrambles are a fun mental exercise that will challenge your students and keep them busy. What format is Word Scramble in? This Christmas word scramble is a printabl
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
Winter Word Search Puzzle - great for Early Finishers: Morning Work : Subs
Brrr.... winter is right around the corner! You can either suffer through winter or you can get out and enjoy it. This is a large word search puzzle with 30 words. It is for children in Grades 2, 3, 4 and Home School students. I realize that when December rolls around and the holiday break approaches, your students may not be as focused as they are in October. So this will provide a fun activity for your students while they are improving their vocabulary and observational skills. This word s
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
Halloween Word Search Puzzle for Grades 3-6 (printable, answer included)
Here is a fun and challenging Halloween word search puzzle that is great for early finishers.Students love word search puzzles and teachers love no prep resources that help keep the class busy. Who is this puzzle for?This word search puzzle is intended for Grades 3-6. __________________________________________________________________ It contains 25 words related to Halloween such as: moonghostsspookyHalloweenghoulsgoblincostumeand lots more...__________________________________________________
3rd - 6th
Vocabulary
Garden Word Search Puzzle for Early Finishers (Grades 2-4. Answer included)
Students love word search puzzles and this puzzle is a great way to keep early finishers busy, and to improve vocabulary. You could use it as seasonal handout or vocabulary booster. Some of the words you'll find in this word search puzzle include:dirt, slug, plants, seeds, bulbs, seedlings, rain, sprouts, gardener, fence, worms and MORE. ********************************************************************************************************* I love spring time, getting outside and getting my h
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
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WINTER WORD SCRAMBLE [fun winter activity: no prep : morning work]
In this fun Winter activity your students have to unscramble the winter words and then match up the word to the picture. And if they are stuck trying to unscramble a word they can use the pictures - and a process of elimination - to help them solve the problem. This Winter Word Scramble is for students in Grades 2 & 3It contains 8 scrambled words and their associated pictures. It could be used as a fun winter activity for the whole class, or as a way to help keep early finishers busy. Other W
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
European Capital Cities Word Search Puzzle (Grades 7-12..answer included)
Challenge your students to a fun word search puzzle containing 25 European capital cities. Students love word search puzzles, and teachers love no prep resources. This list is not inclusive: there are more than 25 capital cities in Europe, but it does contain some of the most famous cities in the world including London, Paris, Rome and Berlin. I have included the solutions on the second page, and there are some writing prompts on there too. I really hope this helps your students and inspires
7th - 10th
European History, Geography, Other (Social Studies)
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👉 Keep your class engaged and early finishers busy with our fun printable word searches and crosswords.
Word searches are a fun way to learn new vocabulary and reinforce the lessons you've taught in your class.
Here's why I got into educational word puzzles:
I started creating crossword puzzles for myself in my final year of Pharmacy School to help me "ease into studying." I had so much to study, but still I'd procrastinate. I told myself I'd do the puzzles for just a couple of minutes, and sure enough those minutes would turn into hours of focused studying.
I received some of the best grades of my academic career that year. I can't say it was all the puzzles, but engaging in your studies and not just skimming over it makes a huge difference.
I went on to create a couple of softcover books for post-secondary Pharmacy and nursing students that I sell at various bookstores and on my website.
And now I also make educational word puzzles for young students too.
My own education history
I have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and am a Registered Pharmacist with 3 daughters. I mention my daughters because seeing them go through school has definitely educated me too.
Just months after graduating university I created a publishing company called Puzzletainment Publishing to help students puzzle their way to better grades. I sell books for pharmacy students and other health care professionals on my website, but I wanted to create puzzles for younger students to enhance their learning too.
I believe that the longer a student thinks about something, and puzzles over it, that it create stronger neuronal pathways and allows deeper understanding and long term memory.
Additional biographical information
I initially wanted to be a middle-school science teacher but I switched majors in university and became a pharmacist. Now I still teach people daily about the proper use of medication and safety.
I am passionate about giving students fun ways to engage in their studies, and I believe puzzles like crosswords and word searches allow students to puzzle their way to better grades.
I know it has helped me and my kids, and I'm sure it can help your students too.
I want to be your destination for worksheets for early finishers. If you have any suggestions for topics or improvements please let me know.
Thank you,
Tim
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