Looking for a fun Thanksgiving word search puzzle that includes a hidden message in the grid? This hidden message word search puzzle to print and Google Slides™ version includes both the color and black & white puzzles.
There are two puzzles in this file.
Benefits of puzzle:
- activates problem solving strategies
- engages critical thinking skills
- supports working memory skills
- supports visual acuity
- help with hand eye coordination
Puzzle supports:
- distance, independent and differentiated classrooms
- hybrid and in-person classrooms
- homeschooling environments
- as a tutoring resource
- Substitute Teacher's Toolkit resource
To solve the printable puzzle version of the puzzle:
- download and print the file
- review the list of words
- locate the words hidden in the grid
- trace the letter paths
- record the remaining letters in the space provided, going from top to bottom, left to right to reveal the hidden message
To solve the Google Apps™ version of the puzzle:
- use the link to copy puzzle file to the computer
- locate the words hidden in the grid
- use the line tool (or shapes tool with color set to transparent) to trace the letter paths
- use the text box tool to record the remaining letters in the space provided, going from top to bottom, left to right to reveal the hidden message