Puzzletainment
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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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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
Also included in:Â Compound Words Worksheets and Activities Bundle Second Grade & Third Grade
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
Long a Vowel Teams worksheet - "AY" word search
Do you want a fun way to boost phonics skills and/or keep early finishers busy? Here is a long 'a' word search focused on the "AY" vowel team. It's designed to be a fun way to help your students master the long A sound and 'ay' vowel team. Features:Focus on "AY" Words: Reinforces recognition and pronunciation of the long A sound through common "AY" vowel team words (like stay, hay, day, way, etc...)Good fun... and it's Educational: Combines phonics practice with a classic word search format, m
1st - 3rd
English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading
Compound Words Word Search #2 - Word Search Puzzle for 2nd Grade
This word search has 30 compound words and is going to challenge your Grade 2 students!This is the second "compound words word search puzzle" I've created because of great teachers like you requested it (or should I say your students requested it? :)It will 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: chalkboard, outside, sailboat, milkshake, catfish, toolbox, bedroom, eggplant, Sunday, classroom and many, many m
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Compound Words Worksheets and Activities Bundle Second Grade & Third Grade
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Amazon Rainforest Animals word search puzzle (Grades 3-6) [answer included]
Earth Day is approaching, and if you need Earth Day activities, check out this Amazon Rainforest Animals word search puzzle featuring 15 animals that call the Amazon home. How to use this Amazon word search puzzle:This Amazon word search will be a good way to keep early finishers busy, or you could use it as a way to open discussion about deforestation. "What will happen to these animals if the Amazon rainforest is cut down?" The Amazon rainforest is continuing to be deforested for several re
3rd - 6th
Biology, Environment, 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
Compound Words - SPORTS edition - Fun Word Search Puzzle for Grades 2 & 3
Many kids love playing sports and running around with their friends. And we know students love word searches, and teachers love no prep resources. This compound words SPORTS edition word search puzzle could be used as part of a vocabulary unit, or as a fun way to keep early finishers busy. The sports-related words provide students a good vocabulary list to enhance their learning. The words are primarily connected to the four major North American team sports at this time (baseball, basketbal
2nd - 3rd
English Language Arts, Spelling, Vocabulary
Also included in:Â Compound Words Worksheets and Activities Bundle Second Grade & Third Grade
Ancient Mesopotamia Word Search Worksheet (morning work, early finishers)
Enhance Your Mesopotamia Unit with this No-Prep Word SearchThis Ancient Mesopotamia word search is a great resource for reinforcing vocabulary and concepts about this early civilization. Students love word searches! And a word search is a great way to get kids to engage with what they're learning. This no-prep worksheet is perfect for a variety of uses: early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, sub plans, homework, or as a fun activity to supplement your lessons. Included Vocabulary Word
5th - 8th
Ancient History, Social Studies, World History
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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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