ENGLISH CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCHES #1

ANGLAIS ENGLISH CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES ENGLISH CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN BEGINNER ENGLISH CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES TEN ENGLISH CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCHES WITH ANSWER KEYS AND ENGLISH CHRISTMAS VOCABULARY LIST

Word searches are a simple and effective way of encouraging students to engage with the written word in English, refreshing and reinforcing language as they complete the grids. This set features ten differentiated word searches, with each consecutive grid increasing in challenge. It focuses on 25 English Christmas words, which will also help to develop students’ awareness of some English-speaking countries Christmas traditions and figures. There is some focus on the UK, with vocabulary such as Boxing Day, Christmas cracker and mince pies. The vocabulary is really useful for stimulating discussion about UK Christmas practices and customs in general. Students also enjoy talking about other Christmas traditions they know or follow. The vocabulary list features the definite article, though some grids also have the indefinite article / plurals for additional challenge.

There are 10 word searches in the set:

= Grids 1-5 show the English word in full, and students search for them in the grid. For additional consolidation,  students also have to write out the corresponding word again.

= Grids 6 & 7 show the words with gaps, so students have to work out what the word is before they can search for it in the grid. They also write out the complete word for additional consolidation.

= Grids 8 & 9 prompt with scrambled words, and again students have to work out what the word is before they can search for it in the grid, also writing out the corresponding word in full.

= Grid 10 features a blend of both gap and scrambled words in English, again with the corresponding word list to complete.

There is an answer grid for each word search, so that students can check their answers, or use for a little extra help if they need it. The answer keys help them develop independence in their learning, and also provide them with an additional opportunity to engage with the English Christmas vocabulary. The word searches and answer keys are in landscape format, with arrows indicating in which direction the individual words are located.

There is an alphabetical English Christmas vocabulary list which students find really helpful.

The word searches are useful in a range of learning contexts - as bell ringers, starters, refreshers, finishers, fun-time fillers and for sub / cover lessons at any time during the Christmas / Holiday season.

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There are more ESL / EFL English Christmas resources here:

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ENGLISH CHRISTMAS VISUAL VOCABULARY LIST FREEBIE

There are more ESL / EFL English word searches here:

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!