Crossword Puzzle
This looks harder than
it really is. Kids who can't print can still help guess the correct words from
the clues. (See Variation #1.)
Objectives
Children participating will be able to read simple words.
Children ages 5 can print simple words FM II
and children 5 and up can guess the word from given descriptions Lang. IIA
Materials
Felt pens; construct a
simple crossword puzzle, 8 squares across by 8 squares down.
SEE ILLUSTRATION.
Procedures
1. Give each child a puzzle. Show children which squares to
black out.
2. Begin by giving simple definitions as clues: "What purrs? What do you
ride in? Who takes care of you?" Children are all doing the same puzzle
and can guess and copy words together.
3. Have a master puzzle they can copy from. Some may need lightly drawn letters
to trace. Show children where to write the words by pointing or showing them
the master copy.
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