Easter Nonreligious Crossword for Spelling

This crossword puzzle is about Easter!. To be precise,  this crossword contains secular / nonreligious things that are related to Easter or spring. This crossword puzzle is designed for spelling practice. When you fill the crossword correctly, you will find a hidden message!

In this crossword, there are  images as hints and the students have to name the images to the horizontal rows of the crossword. The lines are connected so when the crossword is filled correctly, a hidden message will appear in the emphasized vertical row. The hidden message of this crossword is: Have a happy Easter!

The benefit of this kind of crossword puzzle is that once students understand the simple concept, they are able to proceed themselves regardless of their level. The answer of the crossword is on the second page, but students are able to tell whether they are right or not. If the hidden sentence is meaningful, then have done it right. If it doesn’t make sense, they will realize that; and then they can co-operate with their classmates to find the right solution. In other words, this worksheet is self-checking. 

This is a print-and-go and ready-to-use resource which can also be added to centers, or provided for substitute teachers. This activity can be used with small groups or pairs, or for individual work. It is also suitable for spelling homework for Easter holiday!

This crossword is suitable for students of 1st grade, 2nd grade or 3rd grade. This crossword can be also used with preschoolers (for example as a holiday homework work with parents’ help)

There are 16 words in this crossword such as chocolate, grass, party, marshmallow, tulip, daffodil and egg.

There are also other spelling crosswords like this in my Teach Simple page: https://teachsimple.com/contributor/thebrightestkid 

Answers are included. 

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