What your child practises

Skills: Spelling with picture crosswords.

Recognising and spelling words while scanning a grid carefully in every direction.

What’s included

• 7 words to find
• An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
• An on-screen version with instant marking and stars

Age and school year

Made for ages 6–12. That’s Grade 1–7 in the US, Year 2–8 in England, Primary 1 – JSS 1 in Nigeria and Class 1–7 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.
• Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
• Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

1. 1Solve the first part together while thinking aloud about your strategy, then hand over the pencil.
2. 2Puzzles make great early-finisher or calm-down activities – keep a few printed copies in a folder.
3. 3Ask your child to teach you one thing from the sheet; explaining is a great test of understanding.