Chinese New Year : A Word Search Puzzle for Chinese Learners

Looking for an engaging way to teach children about Chinese New Year while improving their Chinese language skills? Then this festive word search puzzle is just the resource you need! Designed specifically for young learners, it introduces key vocabulary tied to this special holiday.

Whether you are a teacher, a parent, or someone supporting kids on their Chinese language journey, this activity offers a creative way to help them recognize and remember important characters and words. It also serves as a great conversation starter to explore the cultural significance behind these terms!

The puzzle features popular Chinese New Year words like "春联" (chūn lián) for Spring Festival couplets and "红包" (hóng bāo) for red envelopes. Suitable for beginner and intermediate learners alike, it’s a enjoyable addition to any classroom or home learning routine.

Download the word search, print it out, and let the festivities begin!

Winter : A Matching Puzzle for English Learners

WINTER WORDS : A MATCHING PUZZLE

Below, you will find a printable winter vocabulary matching exercise that we created for busy teachers. This activity is perfect for learners of all ages and can be adapted for a variety of classroom settings. 

The exercise includes a collection of words related to winter. Students will match each word to its corresponding image, reinforcing word recognition and comprehension in an interactive way.

Here are some suggestions for incorporating this activity into your lesson plan:

1. Introduce the Vocabulary

Begin by introducing the words to your students. Discuss their meanings, use them in sentences, or brainstorm additional words related to winter. 

2. Encourage Collaboration

Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the exercise. This promotes teamwork and provides opportunities for discussion about the vocabulary.

3. Extend the Learning

Once the activity is complete, consider follow-up steps such as:

• Drawing their own winter scenes and labeling them with the vocabulary words.
• Writing a short paragraph or story using the words they’ve learned.
• Discussing their favorite winter activities or traditions.

We hope this exercise adds a spark of joy to your winter lessons and helps your students feel more confident in their language abilities. Feel free to share your feedback or ideas for using this activity—we love hearing how our resources support classrooms around the world!

Stay warm, and happy teaching!

Download a larger version by clicking on the image.

Visit our TpT store, "Word Puzzle Corner," for more puzzles, including some freebies. 😇

Winter : A Matching Puzzle for German Learners

Below you will find a winter-themed matching puzzle that we created for German learners. 

Matching exercises are a great way to help language learners build their skills while keeping things fun and engaging. They make learning feel less like hard work and more like a puzzle to solve.

Winter : A Matching Puzzle for French Learners

 

Winter-Themed French Matching Puzzle

Bring a little seasonal fun into your French lessons with this free winter-themed matching puzzle! This activity is perfect for beginners or elementary-level students learning French vocabulary related to winter.

How to use this activity in your classroom:

Warm-up: Start by introducing or reviewing the key vocabulary included in the puzzle (e.g., "traîneau," "bottes," and "moufle"). You can use flashcards, a slideshow, or real objects if available.

Puzzle Time: Hand out the puzzle to your students. They’ll need to match the French words to the corresponding pictures. This can be done individually, in pairs, or in small groups,

Christmas : A Word Search Puzzle for English Learners

CHRISTMAS

We created a word search puzzle for children who want to practice Christmas-related English vocabulary. The words are hidden in every direction, including diagonally and backwards. If you find the puzzle too difficult and need the solution, please leave a comment, and I will try to upload it as soon as possible.

Christmas : A Matching Puzzle for English Learners

See below for a Christmas-themed matching puzzle designed for English learners. If the puzzle is more difficult than expected, please refer to the solutions provided in the help section.  

Animals : A Word Search Puzzle for English Learners

We created a word search puzzle for English learners which is provided below. The following words are hidden in the grid:

ant, bat, bee, camel, crocodile

fish, frog, grasshopper, ladybug, lizard

otter, shark, snake, squirrel, wolf.

If you click on the image, you can download a bigger version of the puzzle. Please leave a comment if we should publish the solutions, too.