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Wild animals crossword (7 words)
Look at each picture and write its name in the grid, one letter in each box.
- Ages 6–12
- Puzzles
- Puzzle
Curriculum links
Licence: Crayonbird original
About this activity
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
- Mark each find with a highlighter or coloured pencil; seeing progress keeps children going.
- Puzzles make great early-finisher or calm-down activities – keep a few printed copies in a folder.
- Use the on-screen version for instant feedback when your child is working alone.
Good to know
- Time needed
- About 10–15 minutes
- You’ll need
- A printer (or a tablet to work on screen) and a pencil
- Difficulty
- On level (7 words) – pitched at ages 6–12
- Answer key
- Yes – print it with the sheet or on its own
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