Grades 2–3
Transportation Crossword
Buses, trains, subways and helicopters: ten ways to get around, with a word bank.
Classroom activity · Crossword puzzles
Things in the Sky Crossword
Sun, moon, comets and rainbows: ten things you can see in the sky, with 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
“Look up! Read each clue and fill in the sky word. The word bank can help.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 2. A tiny twinkling light at night
- 3. An arch of colors after the rain
- 5. It is white and fluffy and can bring rain
- 6. It shines at night and changes shape
- 8. A bright flash in a storm
- 9. An icy ball with a long glowing tail
- 1. It flaps its wings to fly
- 2. It shines in the day and keeps us warm
Words on this sheet
balloonbirdcloudcometkitemoonrainbowstarsun
Teacher tip
Look out the window and name what kids can see in the sky.
How to use it
- Let kids work in pencil so they can erase.
- Read the clues aloud for younger kids or new readers.
- Keep a few copies in an early finisher bin so they are always ready.
Watch for
Kids stuck on one clue. Remind them to skip it and come back.
Talk about it
- Which clue helped you the most?
- What strategy did you use?
Take it further
Use the words for a quick vocabulary game later in the week.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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