Hidden Words Word Search-11

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Hidden Words Word Search-11

Hidden Words Word Search-11 For Google Apps
Hidden Words Word Search-11

Can puzzles be used as an assessment tool in the classroom? Word search puzzles are a great strategy to assess a student's knowledge base. Use this Valentine's Day hidden words word search puzzle to measure students' understanding of vocabulary associated with this theme.

This puzzle is best suited for students in middle grades.

Benefits of puzzles in the classroom
-engages critical thinking skills
-activates problem solving strategies
-improves working memory skills
-supports vocabulary building
-helps with fine motor skills
-supports visual acuity

Use puzzle for:
-virtual learning, independent, and differentiated classrooms
-hybrid and in-person classrooms
-homeschooling environments
-tutoring
-early finishers
-morning language work activities
-students requiring a challenge
-Substitute teachers' work

To complete the printable version
-download the puzzle to print
-brainstorm possible words that could be hidden in the grid
-locate words hidden in the grid and trace the letter paths
-letter paths can travel up/down, right/left and diagonally in all 8 directions
-record the list of words in the space below the grid

To complete the Google Slides™ version
-use the link to copy the file to the computer
-brainstorm possible words that could be hidden in the grid
-locate words hidden in the grid
-use the line tool (or the shapes tool with color set to transparent) to trace the letter paths for each word; OR the squiggle tool to trace the letter paths
-letter paths can travel up/down, right/left and diagonally in all 8 directions
-use the text tool to record the list of words in the space below the grid