There are so many sites out there that allow you to create your own puzzles and crosswords. I think this is a great way to assess knowledge that is a lot more fun than taking a test. Some sites even allow you to make the puzzles/crosswords into a fun shape which is different and fun for students as well. I think sites that allow you to create your own word puzzles are a great resource for teachers to have.
They could also be fun for students to create. Say they are working in small groups and each group is assigned a certain topic to research and relay back to the class. They could then as a group create a fun puzzle for the rest of the class to do to show what they've learned!
I strongly believe in fun and interactive games in the classroom. I personally like games that have hidden messages or meanings. For example, creating a puzzle that makes a certain shape (ex: a heart) in the end, when all the right words are found and colored in! Just a little something to look forward to in the end to keep students engaged on the task!
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