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Crossword Challenge Book

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Eighteen bigger crosswords on many topics, with longer words and mixed-topic grids to stretch spelling and vocabulary.

Licence: Crayonbird original

Also in: Deutsch, Français, العربية

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About this activity

What your child practises

A mix of skills across many pages – a whole themed activity book in one download.

What’s included

  • 18 printable pages
  • 136 words to find
  • An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own

Age and school year

Made for ages 9–12. That’s Grade 4–7 in the US, Year 5–8 in England, Primary 4 – JSS 1 in Nigeria and Class 4–7 in India.

How to use it

  • Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
  • Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
  • Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

  1. Staple or hole-punch the pages into a booklet – children love finishing a “real” book.
  2. Work through a few pages a day rather than the whole book at once – the variety keeps interest high.
  3. Pick a regular time – after a snack, say – so practice becomes a habit rather than a battle.

Good to know

Time needed
About 10–15 minutes per page
You’ll need
A printer (or a tablet to work on screen), crayons or coloured pencils and a pencil
Answer key
Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own

Learn the ideas behind it

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