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.