Activity 1: Creating a Crossword Puzzle

Objective:
 To reinforce understanding of vocabulary words related to a specific topic or lesson.
 To engage students in critical thinking skills.
Materials Needed:
 Computer or device with internet access
 Web browser
 Access to the free crossword puzzle maker
at https://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/crossword/
 List of vocabulary words related to the chosen topic/lesson
 Clues for each vocabulary word
Instructions:
1. Topic Selection:
 Choose a topic or lesson that aligns with the curriculum and learning objectives
for your elementary/high school students.
 Ensure that the topic is age-appropriate and relevant to their grade level and
interests.
2. Vocabulary Gathering:
 Provide a list of vocabulary words related to the chosen topic/lesson. These words
should be key terms, concepts, or important vocabulary that students need to
know and understand.
 Review the list of vocabulary words with the students and ensure that they
understand the meanings of each word.
3. Crossword Puzzle Maker Access:
 open a web browser on your computer or device and navigate
to https://worksheets.theteacherscorner.net/make-your-own/crossword/.
4. Entering Puzzle Details:
 enter the title of the puzzle, the size of the grid, and the difficulty level.
 For elementary students, a smaller grid size (e.g., 10x10 or 15x15) and a lower
difficulty level are usually more suitable.
5. Inputting Vocabulary Words and Clues:
 enter the vocabulary words into the crossword grid.
 Enter the clues for each word in the provided text boxes. Emphasize the
importance of writing clear and concise clues that will help others solve the
puzzle.
6. Customization (Optional):
 customize features provided by the crossword puzzle maker, such as font styles,
colors, and grid styles.
 explore these customization options and adjust settings according to your
preferences and the preferences of your groupmates.
7. Review and Editing:
 review the completed crossword puzzle for accuracy and clarity. Double-check
spelling and ensure that all words are correctly placed within the grid.
 make any necessary edits or revisions to the puzzle.
8. Saving and Printing:
 Once satisfied with the crossword puzzle, save it to the computer for future use by
clicking on the "Save" or "Download" option.
 print out copies of the puzzle to distribute to your teacher and classmates.
9. Distribution and Completion:
 distribute copies of your crossword puzzles to your classmates.
 Let other groups solve your puzzle, using the provided clues to fill in the grid
with the correct vocabulary words.