Are you a teacher looking to use puzzles in the classroom? Here is a word fill in the blank Black History Month freeform crossword puzzle to support programming. This brain teaser engages students in a fun way, so that they are learning without even knowing it. List of word clues is organized by number of letters.
To complete the FREE puzzle to print:
-download the file
-review the list of words in the word bank
-first record words using letter hints
-then, record the words in the correct boxes for each question
-there are no letter hints
To complete the FREE Google Slides™ version:
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-review the list of words
-first use the text tool to record words using letter hints
-use the text box tool to record the words in the correct blank spaces
HINT: solve the puzzle by also finding words with either the most, the least, or a unique number of letters: bus, jazz
Lesson plan activities might include:
- find smaller words within a larger word (e.g. threatened)
- use list of words as writing prompts (e.g. narrative writing, descriptive, sentences)
- organize words in reverse alphabetical order