Earth Day Crosswords (PDF)

Crossword Series

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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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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