January Word Mines * Spelling Puzzles *

These print & use January theme Word Mine puzzles are an effective and engaging way to review and practice important literacy skills. Skills practiced in these puzzles include spelling generalizations, spelling patterns, and seasonal vocabulary.

Just print and use, either in full color projected under your document camera, or in gray scale black & white as individual worksheets.

These winter theme activities are great for morning work, homework, literacy centers, or your sub tub. These activities are most appropriate for 3rd graders, but they can provide standards-based practice for many students in 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades.

This packet includes:

• Teacher Notes
• Relevant Common Core Standards and introduction
• 8 Word Mines for January - themes include Winter Weather * New Year * MLK Day
• Answer Keys for all puzzles

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Thank you very much for your interest!

Original Resources © Pamela J. Wendt of Hedgehog Reader