Grades 2–3
Things in the Sky Crossword
Sun, moon, comets and rainbows: ten things you can see in the sky, with a word bank.
Classroom activity · Crossword puzzles
Body Parts Crossword
Nose, elbow, tongue and lungs: ten body parts with simple clues and a word bank.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–3
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Topic
- Crossword puzzles
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Vocabulary, Spelling, Reading clues, Problem solving
What kids do
“Read each clue and fill in the body part. The word bank can help.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 3. You talk and eat with it
- 4. You see with them
- 5. It pumps blood all around your body
- 7. They fill up with air when you breathe in
- 8. It bends in the middle of your arm
- 1. It bends in the middle of your leg
- 2. You smell with it
- 4. You hear with them
Words on this sheet
earselboweyeshandheartkneelungsmouthnosetongue
Teacher tip
Have kids point to each body part as they find the answer.
How to use it
- Model how to read a clue and count the boxes before writing.
- Start with the clues kids are surest about, then use crossing letters for the rest.
- Use it as a center, an early finisher choice, an indoor recess activity or a sub day page.
Watch for
Words that do not fit the boxes. Have kids count letters before writing.
Talk about it
- Which word was new to you?
- What was the trickiest part? How did you get past it?
Take it further
Have kids write their own clues for a few of the words.
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