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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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USA National Parks Activity - Word Search (American Geography)
This puzzle celebrates the American National Parks with over 20 National Parks listed in this geography word search puzzle. It isn't an inclusive list of National Parks, but it has a lot of the most visited National Parks including: Zion, Grand Teton, Grand Canyon National Park, Olympic, Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah, Glacier, Yosemite and of course Yellowstone. Students love word searches.Teachers love no prep worksheets and activities. Win-Win :)You could use this puzzle as a way to ke
4th - 7th
Geography, U.S. History
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
Christmas Word Search (Giant puzzle) for Grades 2,3,4 &5
This is a giant word search puzzle for early finishers. It is large so it's a bit difficult for the earlier grades, but it should keep them busy for awhile. :) It contains 36 Christmas-related words hidden horizontally, vertically and diagonally. (Please Note: If you want an easier Christmas puzzle for younger students, click here.) ***And if you want a big bundle of Christmas activities - including 8 Christmas Word searches - you may like my Christmas Activity Pack. ** This vocabulary-b
2nd - 5th
English Language Arts, Vocabulary
MASSIVE Compound Words Word Search Puzzle for 2nd Grade
This huge word search has over 40 compound words and is going to challenge your Grade 2 students!It should keep them busy for awhile. You can use it to keep early finishers busy, or as part of a lesson plan.It contains words such as: sunlight, breakfast, bagpipes, fireworks, bathroom, beeswax, copycat, ladybug, cowboy, bowtie, and many, many more! In addition to finding the words hidden among this huge puzzle, you can get your students to draw a line between the two words that make up the comp
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
Compound Words Bingo - Fun Spelling and Vocabulary Activity for Compound Words
Are you looking for an engaging, low-prep way to reinforce compound words?This Compound Words Bingo set is the perfect solution for Grades 1-3 literacy centers, whole-class review, or Fun Friday activities! What makes this bingo set unique is the visual support. Each square on the bingo grid contains both a clear illustration AND the corresponding compound word. This dual support makes the game accessible for emerging readers, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students who need that ex
1st - 4th
Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary
![Preview of Super Mario fun Word Scramble [unofficial] with writing prompts & drawing box](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Super-Mario-fun-Word-Scramble-unofficial-with-writing-prompts-drawing-box-7182706-1693786420/750f-7182706-1.jpg)
Super Mario fun Word Scramble [unofficial] with writing prompts & drawing box
Kids love Super Mario. This is a Super Mario word scramble featuring the names of 10 characters from the Super Mario video games all scrambled up. Can your students unscramble their names and help save them from being mixed up forever?There is an answer key on the second page of the PDF as well as 3 writing prompts for young students. At the bottom of the word scramble sheet (the sheet you'll hand out) there is a drawing box where students are prompted to draw a picture from a Super Mario vid
3rd - 5th
English Language Arts
GIANT Word Search Bundle Early Finishers Activity Grade 3-6
Do your students love word searches? And do you love no prep resources? Here is a Mega word search bundle of 108 Great Word Searches for Kids. I sell a softcover book version of this pack online (for more money), but I know it will be a great addition to your classroom too so I'm offering here at a discounted rate for a limited time. ABOUT THE BUNDLE:108 printable Word Search PuzzlesIt is best suited for Grades 3-6Also a great tool for an English Language Learner (ELL) or EALWords are hidden
3rd - 6th
Reading, Vocabulary
![Preview of Christmas Carols Word Search [Fun for Early Finishers]](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/Christmas-Carols-Word-Search-Fun-for-Early-Finishers--5096929-1656584224/750f-5096929-1.jpg)
Christmas Carols Word Search [Fun for Early Finishers]
Christmas is a fun time of year, but it may be hard for some students to concentrate (and teachers too). If you need something fun to help keep the kids busy for a bit check out this Christmas Carols Word Search Puzzle.It is a pretty basic word search puzzle, but because of its widespread appeal it could be used for students in Grades 2-6.There are some writing prompts on the solution page to get the kids writing and thinking about some Christmas activities and songs. I have capitalized and m
2nd - 6th
English Language Arts, Spelling
NHL Hockey Teams Crossword Puzzle (Fun activity for Early Finishers with answers
Do you want a fun way for students to start thinking about geography? Check out this NHL Teams crossword puzzle. (NHL = National Hockey League)How does it work?The crossword clues contain either the city name or the team's nickname, and then the student needs to fill in the other piece of the name. For Example:If I write "Pittsburgh" as a clue, the student has to enter "Penguins" into the crossword puzzle. If I write "Islanders" as a clue, the student needs to enter "New York" into the cross
3rd - 6th
Geography
Bossy R Words Word Searches for Grade 2 & 3 - "OR" words and "AR" word searches
Want a low-pressure way to review R-controlled vowels with your class? Here are two word searches that fit the bill. One word search is dedicated to "OR" words. The second word search is dedicated to "AR" words. You can use them as a no-prep, class-wide review activity of the "Bossy R" rule, or as a fun way to keep early finishers busy. The solutions for both word searches are included. The designs are simple black and white designs with only simple clipart to help reinforce the hidden w
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Reading Strategies
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
Long O Bingo Game - OA Vowel Team Bingo 30 Unique Bingo Cards
Tired of the same Long O worksheets? Here is a fun activity to cap off your Long O phonics section (OA Vowel Team), or you can use it as a way to introduce the concepts to your class in an engaging way. This PDF features 30 unique bingo cards with "OA" Vowel Team words.Each bingo card is a 16 cell grid. In each cell is an "OA" word and accompanying image. In total there are 22 'oa' vowel team words.Because there are 22 words in total, but only 16 words on each bingo card your students
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Spelling, Vocabulary
Christmas Bingo - Pictures and Words - Christmas Game for up to 30 players
Want a Christmas game that will grab your students attention...and keep it! Here is a Christmas Bingo game that features images and words. So even young students can play by just looking at the pictures and older students can read the words and look at the pictures. This PDF features 30 unique Christmas bingo game cards, and two "Master Sheets" at the end of the PDF (that the "Bingo Caller" uses). The images and text are in black and white and the graphics are primarily an outlined line-art
1st - 4th
Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary
Trigraph 'TCH' Words - Word Search Puzzle (words containing 'tch' letter combo)
This unique word search puzzle contains 17 words that have the trigrap letter combination of 'tch'.It is for Grades 2, 3 & 4.Kids love word search puzzles and teachers love no prep activities. It is a fun way to introduce new vocabulary to your young readers, or you can use it to help keep early finishers busy. Words include:witch ratchetstitchpitchhatch scratchmatch catchglitchclutchditchand more...The word search puzzle is a PDF document that you can download and print of
2nd - 4th
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
Trigraph Worksheet: DGE Word Search for Grade 1 & 2 (No Prep)
Want a fun way to teach word-ending trigraphs? Here is a no-prep word search featuring the "DGE" trigraph. There are 10 words featuring this final trigraph to help your students enjoy and engage in learning. You can use the word search as a cornerstone of your teaching unit, or as a fun way to keep early finishers busy. The words featured in this puzzle include:bridgeridgebadgedodgelodgefudgejudgewedgehedgeedgeIn addition to the word search, there is a cut-and-sort phonics activity where stu
1st - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
TEKS
LA.2.2.B.i
Canada Provinces and Capitals Word Search Puzzles (Grade 3-6)
Here are two word searches dedicated to Canada. One of the puzzles is a Canada provinces and territories word search.The second puzzle is a provincial capitals word search.The provincial capitals word search has a unique angle. The list of words to find doesn't list the city, but instead reinforces what they've already learned by asking them to find the "Capital city of British Columbia" and they would have to use their active recall to remember and search for "Victoria". This Canada provinc
3rd - 6th
Canadian History, Geography, Vocabulary
Canada Provinces and Capitals and other Cities Word Search Puzzles Grades 4,5,6
Finally a fun way to learn about Canada! Do you want a fun, "no prep" way for your students to learn Canadian Geography or Canadian Social Studies? Or need a fun activity to engage early finishers? These word search puzzles are suitable for Grades 4, 5, and 6.This PDF resource contains 14 word searches. 1 puzzle for the cities/towns in each province and territory, plus a special word search puzzle for provincial capitals. We have such a vast country that many of us never make it Coast to
4th - 6th
Canadian History, Geography
Massive Long O Word Search – "oa" and "ow" Vowel Teams | Grades 2–3 Phonics
Looking for a fun and engaging way to reinforce long "o" vowel teams? This Massive Word Search focuses on the phonics patterns "oa" and "ow". This word search can help your Grade 2 and Grade 3 students practice reading and recognizing these common vowel teams by finding 33 words hidden in the grid. This word find resource is great for: Word work centers Literacy stations Phonics reinforcement Early finishers Sub plans or independent work What’s Included: One word search puzzle featur
2nd - 3rd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading, Spelling
Fun Halloween Activity Bundle for Kids (word searches, crossword and more)
Do you need a fun Halloween activity to keep your early finishers busy? This activity bundle features:4 wicked word searches1 creepy crossword2 devilish drawing prompts1 crawly color by numbers pageIt is in one convenient PDF and each activity is a no prep resource for you. Just print off the pages you want. It is best suited for students aged 8-12. There are 4 word search puzzles and each puzzle features 20 words. The words are hidden horizontally, vertically and diagonally. On each of the pu
3rd - 6th
Vocabulary
USA State Capitals - Geography Word Search Puzzles for Middle Schoolers
Do you need some ideas for your USA geography chapter? Or perhaps a reward for early finishers? Well then check out this PDF containing 5 Word Search Puzzles featuring the US State Capitals.Its not just a simple find and circle puzzle though... the names of the cities are not listed. Instead a clue is given. "Capital city of Oregon." And then the student has to find "Salem" hidden in the puzzle. So yes its fun, but its challenging too. Let your students puzzle their way to better grades.
5th - 8th
Geography, U.S. History
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About the store
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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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