How to Create a Crossword Puzzle Maker

Crossword puzzles are a tool that can be used to reinforce vocabulary that is being learned in class.

Crossword puzzles reinforce learning. A crossword puzzle can be created based on topics that are being taught in the classroom. If students are learning about pioneers, make a crossword that has the vocabulary for the pioneer lessons. Other topics can include famous landmarks, holidays, geography, state capitals, bodies of water, mythology, literacy terms or math vocabulary. The topics are wide open for how crossword puzzles can be used to reinforce learning.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Word Bank

Instructions

1. Go to Crossword Creator. Please see the Reference section below.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Enter the words you will use in your crossword puzzle. Use vocabulary words that you have been teaching in class that tie in with a subject being studied.

3. Create a clue to help students figure out the word.

4. Click the "Create Crossword Now" button. Your crossword has been created!

Tips & Warnings

• Create crossword puzzles to help children with their spelling words.

References

• Crossword Creator

Resources

• Crossword Creator