Earth Day Crosswords: 1 Page Sample (PDF)
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THIS IS A ONE PAGE SAMPLE OF A SIX CROSSWORD DOWNLOAD
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Crossword Series (Themed)
This crossword series is designed for students in grades 2–5. Each set of crosswords is built around a clear vocabulary theme, allowing students to strengthen their word recognition, build subject-based knowledge, and reinforce early literacy and thinking skills. Each topic includes six crossword sets, and each set features the following consistent structure:
1. 8 vocabulary clues
2. Crossword puzzle
3. Answer key
4. 1 Did You Know fact related to the set
These crosswords are designed to be student-friendly, classroom-ready, and easily integrated into thematic units, seasonal learning, morning work, or independent literacy stations.
Earth Day Crosswords Word List
1. Taking Care of the Earth
Earth, Care, Clean, Safe, Help, Respect, Protect, Kind
2. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Paper, Plastic, Glass, Metal, Bin
3. Trees and Plants
Tree, Leaf, Roots, Flower, Seed, Soil, Water, Shade
4. Helping Animals
Rescue, Habitat, Sanctuary, Shelter, Vet, Endangered, Adopt, Wildlife
5. Saving Energy
Solar, Breeze, Switch, Electricity, Recycle, Unplug, Reusable, Conserve
6. Keeping Water Clean
Water, Drop, River, Lake, Ocean, Soap, Fish, Drink
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How to Use This Crossword
These crosswords are ideal for whole-class work, small groups, literacy centers, or take-home activities. Use one set per day, or spread them across a week or month depending on your curriculum needs. Each clue has been crafted to align with the reading level of grades 2–5, with support for both decoding and meaning. The Did You Know? facts offer additional extension opportunities for writing, drawing, or display work.
Whether you're reinforcing vocabulary, exploring a seasonal topic, or adding variety to your literacy block, these crosswords provide a fun, flexible, and focused way to boost early literacy in an engaging format.
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Themed Crossword Links
Addition
Animals
Around the Home
Birthday
Candy
Christmas
Cinco de Mayo
Clothes
Colors
Days and Months
Division
Earth Day
Easter
Easy Crosswords
Fall
Father's Day
Food
Geography (Set 1)
Geography (Set 2)
Geography (Set 3)
Graduation
Health
History (Set 1)
History (Set 2)
History (Set 3)
Human Body
Kindness
Life Skills
Mother's Day
Multiplication
Science Crosswords (Set 1)
Science Crosswords (Set 2)
Science Crosswords (Set 3)
Shapes
Social Skills
Spring
Sports
St. Patrick's Day
Subtraction
Summer
Thanksgiving
Transport
Valentine's Day
Winter
Crosswords in Depth
Structure
Each crossword clue is written in simplified language to suit early readers, and follows a strict number-and-clue format (e.g., 1.A shape with four sides). Students complete each puzzle using the themed vocabulary provided, helping to build both content knowledge and spelling confidence.
Each completed set includes:
A questions section with clearly formatted clues
An answers section to support teacher checking or independent correction
A Did You Know? fact tied to the topic (one per set) to add curiosity and cross-curricular value
Themes Included
The crosswords cover a wide variety of engaging, age-appropriate themes such as:
Seasons & Holidays (e.g., Winter, Easter, Valentine’s Day)
Math Concepts (e.g., Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
Everyday Topics (e.g., School, Colors, Animals, Weather)
Special Units (e.g., Health, Earth Day, Sports, Graduation, Kindness)
Each theme is carefully selected to reflect the experiences and interests of young learners, while reinforcing vocabulary and comprehension.
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