National Tartan Day word Scramble puzzle worksheet

National Tartan Day word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

National Tartan Day Word Scramble - Celebrate Scottish Heritage!

I made this tartan-themed word scramble for my 3rd grade class when we studied world cultures last April. It's a simple 2-page PDF with 24 scrambled words about Scottish traditions - from easy ones like "kilt" and "plaid" to harder terms like "bagpipes" and "highlander."

When we used this last year, my students loved racing to unscramble "sporran" (that furry pouch kilts have) after we watched a video about Scottish dress. The worksheet kept them engaged while I set up our tartan pattern art project.

You'll get:
• Page 1: The word scramble activity in large, clear print
• Page 2: An answer key for quick checking

Perfect for:

• National Tartan Day (April 6)

• World cultures units

• Fun activities before spring break

I included words we actually encountered in our Scotland studies - "clan," "thistle," even "haggis" which made the kids giggle. The Celtic music playing in the background really set the mood while they worked!

Format: No-fuss PDF (2 pages)
Teacher Tip: Have students circle the most surprising Scottish word they discover!