Grades 2–3
Animal Sounds Crossword
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Classroom activity · Crossword puzzles
Time Words Crossword
Seconds to years, noon, clock and calendar: ten time words 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
“Read each clue and fill in the time word. The word bank can help.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 4. A chart that shows the days of each month
- 8. 12 o’clock in the middle of the day
- 1. It has hands and tells the time
- 3. A very short time. 60 of them make a minute.
Words on this sheet
clockhourminutemonthnoonsecondtodayweekyear
Teacher tip
Keep a clock and a calendar in view so kids can check time words.
How to use it
- Let kids work in pencil so they can erase.
- Read the clues aloud for younger kids or new readers.
- Use it as a center, an early finisher choice, an indoor recess activity or a sub day page.
Watch for
Kids stuck on one clue. Remind them to skip it and come back.
Talk about it
- How did crossing letters help you?
- What would you change to make it harder?
Take it further
Use the words for a quick vocabulary game later in the week.
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