Latin American observance word Scramble puzzle worksheet

Latin American observance word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

Latin American Observances Word Scramble - Cultural Learning Activity

I developed this word scramble for my 5th grade social studies class when we studied Latin American holidays. It's a simple 2-page PDF with 24 scrambled terms related to celebrations across the region - from "CincoDeMayo" to "DiaDeMuertos."

The activity includes:

• Common observances like "Carnaval" and "Quinceañera"

• Cultural terms such as "piñata" and "mariachi"

• Historical events including "GritoDeDolores"

I used this last October when teaching about Day of the Dead. My students worked in pairs to unscramble the words while we listened to traditional Mexican music. The mix of Spanish and English terms (all at about a 5th grade level) made it accessible but still challenging.

You get:
• Page 1: The student worksheet with clear instructions
• Page 2: Answer key for easy grading

Perfect for:

• Hispanic Heritage Month activities

• Cultural units in Spanish or social studies

• Fun Fridays before holiday breaks

I printed mine on colorful paper to match the festive spirit of the observances. The kids especially liked racing to unscramble "FiestaPatria" fastest!

Format: Basic PDF (2 pages)
Teacher Tip: Have students pick one celebration to research after unscrambling its name!