Casimir Pulaski Day Word Search 2rd 3th 4th 5th Grade worksheet

Commemorate the legacy of Casimir Pulaski, A hero of the American Revolutionary War, with this fun word search worksheet activity! 🏛️ Within the context of Pulaski Day students will practice word recognition skills, spelling skills, and scanning skills, while searching for history- and hero-themed vocabulary. This is a no prep printable worksheet activity that is engaging and connects literacy to historical awareness!

Objectives:

- To build an awareness of Casimir Pulaski and his contributions 🇺🇸

- To practice vocabulary and spelling skills ✏️

- To discuss discussions about the history and appreciation for civic duty 🏛️

- To practice a seasonal, meaningful, literacy activity 🌟

Order of Events / Steps:

1️⃣ Distribute the Casimir Pulaski Day Word Search worksheet.

2️⃣ Pass out the word list of words to find, and introduce key historical terms.

3️⃣ Have them search and circle words in the word search puzzle in the worksheet.

4️⃣ Discussion of Pulaski’s role in history with students.

5️⃣ Use the answer key for checking tasks ✅

Grades or age group:

Recommended for 2nd-5th grade attendance, BUT can work for anyone in elementary or for ELL a higher level 🌟

Way of Implementation:

This would work great for a station, centers, independent practice, history lessons, early finishers, partner activity, or substitute plans for the day 🧑‍🏫✨

Answer Keys:

✅ Included for easy teacher review

How to Use & Variations:

Timed challenge ⏳ – who can find all words first?

Partner puzzle 🤝 – teamwork helps add to the fun

Vocabulary extension ✏️ – write sentences using historical terms

Create-your-own 🧩 – students design their own history-themed word search

Standards:

Support CCSS/ELA vocabulary development and social studies standards on historical figures and American history 🇺🇸📘.

File Types & Pages:

PDF 🖨️

Color and black & white versions

Ink-friendly

Includes answer key

Teacher Encouragement:

Make connecting literacy to history with this Casimir Pulaski Day Word Search, a no-prep, engaging activity that your students will love! 🎖️🇺🇸✨