Printable Crossword Maker

Crossword Maker allows teachers to make different types of crosswords from an easy level to a hard one. Then, teachers can print them for using in class, so that they can work on different areas of vocabulary.
Jones (2013) indicates that word puzzle solving involves several useful skills including vocabulary, reasoning and spelling. To solve any word puzzle, a person must be able to identify and understand the terms being used. This often involves acquiring new vocabulary or terminology. Another benefit of using word puzzles in the classroom is that they are associated with recreation, and can be less intimidating for students.

Moreover, Bromley (2012) states that words are the essential building blocks of comprehension and cognition. Research points out that students who have broad vocabularies achieve better scores on standarized tests and classrooms assessments. She also highlights that these types of activities have great potential for motivating students to develop their vocabularies. In all, these activities can also be used to help students reinforce and identify important words on topics they are studying.

Here goes the tutorial on how to use Crossword Maker:

In order to get an activity to use in the classroom, please click here

Bibliography

• Bromley, K. (2012). Using Word Clouds in the Classroom. Retrieved in February 2015 from: http://utahreading.org/index.php?page=using-word-clouds-in-the-classroom
• Jones, K. (2013). Teaching with Crossword Puzzles. Retrieved in February 2017 from: http://vocabulary.co.il/blog/learning_vocabulary/teaching-with-crossword-puzzles/