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March Madness word search puzzle worksheet activity

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Holiday & Seasonal, Reading, ELA, Vocabulary, Language Development

Grades

Not Grade Specific

Types

Worksheets, Worksheets & Printables, Word Searches

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PDF

Editable

Author

Lapiiin Art Activities

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March Madness Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

March Madness Word Search – Basketball-Themed Fun!

Get your students pumped for the tournament with this 2-page March Madness word search packed with 24+ basketball terms like "bracket," "slam dunk," "final four," and "three-pointer." Words are hidden in all directions (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) just like your sample puzzle format, making it perfect for grades 3-8. The second page includes a bonus challenge where students match basketball terms to their definitions – great for sparking friendly competition!

Teachers love using this as:
• A tournament-time activity
• A reward for finishing work early
• A fun way to teach sports vocabulary

Why it works:

No prep needed – just print and go
Clean layout that's easy to read
Mix of easy and challenging words
Gets kids excited about the season

Sample words: overtime, buzzer beater, rebound, halftime
Format: 2-page PDF with answer key

Teacher tip: Have students circle their favorite basketball term and use it in a sentence