Pan America Day word search puzzle worksheet activity

Pan America Day word search puzzle worksheet activity

Pan American Day Word Search - Cultural Learning Activity

I made this word search for my 3rd grade class when we studied Western Hemisphere countries. It's a simple 2-page PDF with 24 terms related to Pan American Day that my students actually searched for - words like "unity," "Americas," and "cooperation" hidden in all directions.

The puzzle includes:
• Basic geography terms ("continent," "hemisphere")
• Cultural words ("dance," "music")
• Country names we'd studied ("Mexico," "Canada")

I used this last April when:

• Introducing Pan American Day

• Needing a quiet activity after our fiesta

• Reviewing our Americas unit

Kids found it challenging enough to stay engaged but not frustrating. The words sparked great discussions about which countries we'd learned about and which we hadn't covered yet.

You get:

• Page 1: The word search with clear letters

• Page 2: Answer key for quick checking

I printed mine on colorful paper for our celebration. The words reflect what we actually discussed - not just random terms. My class especially liked finding "friendship" diagonally after we'd talked about international pen pals.

Format: No-frills PDF (2 pages)
Teacher Tip: Have students circle words from countries they'd like to visit!