IEP Vocabulary (student-facing) word search, scramble and crossword pu

IEP Vocabulary (student-facing) word search, scramble and crossword puzzle

I made this IEP vocabulary puzzle set for my 3rd and 4th graders who attend their own meetings. The kids had heard words like goal, accommodation, and support but had no idea what they actually meant when we talked about their learning plans. So I put together a word search, a word scramble, and a crossword using words like goal, accommodation, support, service, help, strength, growth, plan, progress, and advocate. Nothing fancy — just puzzles to help the IEP vocabulary finally stick for the students who need to understand it best.

The PDF is four pages. Three puzzles plus one answer key page. The word search works well for quiet time after recess or indoor recess. The scramble gets them talking because they argue about whether a goal and a wish are the same thing. The crossword I use for partners or as a review before a meeting. I added a couple simple star, clipboard, and checkmark drawings but nothing too busy.

Works for 3rd through 5th grade. Print and go. Sometimes I have early finishers write one of their own goals on the back. The kids actually ask for these now.