January 2, 2018

French Crossword Puzzles as a Tool for Self-Taught Students

With the rise of self-guided language programs, blogs, and other resources, it’s clear that more and more people want to learn a language on their own time in their own way. Self-taught language learn...

December 19, 2017

Spanish Crossword Puzzles Take Students from Foreign to Fluent

Crossword puzzles appeal to teachers of all subjects, and the research supports this. Yet, for foreign language teachers, there are concerns about finding a crossword puzzle maker that supports their ...

December 19, 2017

Biology Crossword Puzzles Explore the Circle of Life

While all subjects can be considered comprehensive in their own right, biology is the study of all living organisms. That’s pretty comprehensive! It means the span of biology crossword puzzles could a...

December 2, 2017

Include Crossword Puzzles with an Exam Study Guide

We know from research that crossword puzzles are a great tool for exam review. But how do teachers like you make helpful and effective crosswords? Many create puzzles to accompany an exam study guide....

December 2, 2017 / 1 Comment

Reinforcing Lab Safety Rules with a Crossword Puzzle

Nothing is more important than science lab safety. A safe lab allows for a healthy learning environment. Yet kids often brush it off because it’s not as “fun” as the actual experimentation. A crosswor...

November 19, 2017

How to Host an Online Contest or Giveaway with Crossword Hobbyist

Did you know that many bloggers and business owners like yourself host contests with our puzzles? They’re great fun, and the good news is you can do it, too! Hosting a contest with a puzzle from Cross...

November 11, 2017

Create Meaningful Discussions with Constitutional Crossword Puzzles

It’s tricky to talk politics in such a heated climate. However, it’s also important. We must make sure that all discussions come from a place of historical accuracy and understanding, now more than ev...

November 6, 2017

Classic Novels Through Crossword Puzzles: To Kill a Mockingbird

Many adults have vague memories of reading classic novels while they were in high school, but for various reasons they cannot recall the actual details. Helping students enjoy classic novels through c...

November 6, 2017

Teaching With Educational Crossword Puzzles Based on Research

Good teachers know that the best educational tools are supported by trusted research. Quality research is the best way to know if and how the tool in question helps students. Although crossword puzzle...

October 18, 2017

Add a Periodic Table Crossword Puzzle to Your Lesson Plan

If you’re an amazing science teacher looking for a periodic table crossword puzzle to add to your lesson plan, look no further. This post has plenty of ideas to make your own, as well as puzzles alrea...