Tax Day word Scramble puzzle worksheet

Tax Day word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity

Tax Day Word Scramble – Financial Fun for Students!

Teachers, here's a practical word scramble I created for my middle school life skills class when teaching about financial literacy. This 2-page PDF contains 24 tax-related terms that students might hear adults discussing, like "deduction," "W-2," and "refund."

I tested this last April when we did our "Adulting 101" unit. The kids enjoyed racing to unscramble the words while learning about real-world finances. You'll find a mix of difficulty levels:

Simple terms:
• Tax
• Pay
• Form

Challenging words:
• Withholding
• Dependent
• Exemption

Perfect for:

• April financial literacy lessons

• Social studies government units

• High school economics electives

• Life skills preparation

The clean layout includes:
Page 1: Scramble worksheet with clear numbering
Page 2: Straightforward answer key

I focused on terms students will actually encounter like "income," "filing," and "deadline" rather than complex jargon. Last year, this activity sparked great questions about why we pay taxes and how tax money gets used in our community.

Format: No-frills PDF (2 pages)
Teacher Tip: Have students star which terms they've heard their parents mention!