How quickly can you find the 12 words hidden in this puzzle?
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Spring is a time for renewal and awakening and many wonderful things happens as nature becomes more active. Capture the words of spring in a list or challenge yourself to create an A-Z Word List that can be used to make:
Your own: Word search, word scramble, crossword, and fill-in puzzles.
A nature walk word hunt.
Jokes and riddles.
“Guess My Word” suggestion list (great for new spellers and younger players)
Bingo Game (Words and/or pictures)
Choose a random word and see how many words you can make from it.
Choose a word and make a word web with it. (Ex: Chirp: birds – sound- nest-baby-chick)
An alphabetized list
Password Game Clues – Spring Themed
Topics for the game Category Toss
A code breaking game where numbers are used in place of letters (A=1, B=2, C=3)
Discovery Educations has a free Puzzle Maker that can be used to make original puzzles.
Tip: If you are having trouble coming up with an A-Z list of words, play a game of Granny’s Handbag.
Make an A-Z list on paper or type it. Words can be drawn when possible.
You will need 2-3 players minimum to play this game.
Start by saying: Granny is going on a trip and we are going to help her pack her handbag. What will Granny take with her?
Begin with the letter A or Z and player one will say, ‘I was helping Granny pack her handbag and I added an (spring related word beginning with the letter A or Z)
A – Apple blossom
The next player will say: ‘I was helping Granny pack her handbag and I added an Apple blossom and a (spring related word beginning with the next letter: B.)
B= Bee
The next player will say: ‘I was helping Granny pack her handbag and I added an Apple blossom, bee and a (spring related word beginning with the next letter: C.)
Players will continue running through the alphabet.
One player will be needed to keep track of the list and help verify that players are remembering the correct order of the words upon their turn. Other players may not look at the list. This player can also remind players of the next lettered item to be added to the bag.
Stumped on some of the letters? Use an online dictionary or search for Spring Related Words.
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How many words can you make?
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What are you most interested in learning about Alaska?
Animals of Alaska: What animals live in Alaska and where can they be found in the state? What animals have been chosen to represent the state? Birds, mammals, fish, etc.. Do snakes/reptiles live in Alaska?
State Info: What does the state flag look like and why? Who is the governor? Who represents the state? When did Alaska become a state and why? How big is the state? State capitol? Largest cities? Motto? Nickname? Flower? Tree? Symbols? Highest mountain? Highest and lowest temperature recorded? Population? How much snow does Alaska get on average? Record high and low amounts?
National Parks: How many national parks does Alaska have and where are they located?
Things To See: What are some of the things that draw tourists to Alaska? Where are they located?
Online Puzzle: Dog Sledding Camp– How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?
Coloring Pages: Alaska– Choose from a variety of pages to print.
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Why was the Revolutionary War fought?
Where and how did the Revolutionary War begin? (Shot heard around the world)
When did things turn around for America during the Revolutionary War?
How did the Revolutionary War end?
Who were the minutemen and what was their roll in the Revolutionary War? Do we still have minutemen in the United States today?
Online Puzzle: Washington Crosses The Delaware– How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?
Coloring Pages: Revolutionary War – Choose from a variety of pages to print.
The following topics can be found on FranW.com
United States Constitution & Bill of Rights
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Create a radio advertisement , jingle, program, news/weather/traffic report, show, commentate a sports game, tell a story, do an interview, etc.. Write or draw what you plan to do, and think of the way you want to present it. Have fun with this activity by adding sound effects, music, by changing your voice, etc.. Record what you do on an audio device.
TIP: The post Spark of the Day: Create A Spooky Sound Story offers some ways to use every day items to make interesting sound effects..
Online Puzzle: Saturday Football Over The Radio or Vintage Room Interior– How long will it take you to do this online puzzle?
Coloring Pages: Radio – Choose from a variety of pages to print.
The following topics can be found on FranW.com
FLUORESCENT CORAL
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What is a coral reef?
How are they formed?
Where are coral reefs located around the world?
What lives in a coral reef?
Why do coral reefs die?
Online Puzzle: Coral Reef Aquarium – How will will it take you to do this puzzle?
Coloring Pages: Coral Reef – Choose from a variety of pages to print.
All of the following topics can be found on FranW.com
Frogfish – Resources include sites to information, pictures, and videos.
Sharks – Links to – Basic facts, online puzzles, printables, and informative videos.
Dolphins – Research Resource – Dolphin resources for all ages. Links to lesson plans, anatomy information, videos, and more.
Oysters & Pearls – Oyster information includes: How pearls are made, the American oyster, facts, how to make an oyster garden and informative videos.
Manatees – Information includes: Fact sheets, activities, videos, and manatee cams.
Sea Turtles – Resources include: Links, videos, crafts, and coloring pages.
GOBLIN SHARKS
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A-Z Shark Challenge:
Write the letters of the alphabet down one side of a piece of paper, or on a digital device. Begin by filling in the letters with the names of sharks you know, and can think of, off the top of your head. Then search for sharks, and fill in the missing letters with the names of the ones you find most interesting. Feel free to add two names to a letter if you like, while trying to fill in all 26 letters of the alphabet. Use their scientific names and include prehistoric/extinct species of shark if you want. Invite a friend to join you.
Coloring Pages: Shark – Choose from a variety of pages to print.
Online Jigsaw Puzzle: Shark in the Red Sea – How long will it take you to do this puzzle?
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