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. Variations
1. Do the master puzzle together as a group.
2. Use pictures or action cards as clues.
3. Use three word cubes: CAB above ACE above BED, or DOG above ONE above GET
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