National Day of Truth and Reconciliation word search puzzle worksheet

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Word Search - Classroom Activity

This word search helps students learn about an important day in Canadian history. The puzzle has 24 words that relate to truth and reconciliation. Words like "residential," "healing," and "Elder" are hidden in the grid. Teachers can use this on September 30th or during Indigenous studies units.

The second page includes a short writing activity. Students can think about what reconciliation means to them. One teacher told me her class had good talks after doing this puzzle. The words were chosen carefully to teach about Indigenous culture in a respectful way.

You get two printable pages with an answer key. It works best for grades 4-8. Try pairing it with the book "The Orange Shirt Story" for a complete lesson. The puzzle takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. Some words are easy to find, while others provide more challenge.

Word examples:

• truth

• survivor

• language

• respect

Format: PDF
Pages: 2 activity sheets + answer key

Tip: Have students work in pairs to encourage discussion about the words they find.