Thanksgiving word Scramble puzzle worksheet
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Thanksgiving word Scramble puzzle worksheet activity
Thanksgiving Word Scramble Worksheet
Here's a Thanksgiving word scramble I've used successfully with my 3rd and 4th graders. This 2-page printable contains 24 holiday-themed words ranging from simple ("pie") to challenging ("cornucopia").
I created this last November when my students needed a fun but educational activity before our Thanksgiving break. They enjoyed racing to unscramble words while waiting for our class feast. The worksheet includes:
Common Thanksgiving foods (turkey, stuffing)
Holiday traditions (parade, thankful)
Some historical terms (Pilgrim, harvest)
You'll find this useful for:
Morning work during November
Keeping students engaged before the holiday
Supplementing your Thanksgiving unit
Quiet time after lunch/recess
Page 1 presents the scrambled words in a clear font. Page 2 provides the answer key - I keep this handy for when students get stuck on words like "Mayflower" (which always takes them a while!).
In my classroom, I:
Have students work in pairs first
Then compare answers as a class
Discuss any unfamiliar terms
Use it to introduce our Thanksgiving writing prompts
The words I chose reflect what Thanksgiving means to kids today - both the historical aspects and their own family traditions. It's always interesting to hear what "thankful" means to each student!
Printing tip: Use autumn-colored paper to make it feel festive.
Word examples:
Easy: roll, yam
Medium: voyage, settler
Challenge: cranberry, gratitude
Format: 2-page PDF (activity + answers)