04.19.07
DIY Wordsearches and Crosswords
In December, I made a Florida word-search, travel-themed crossword, and a wedding word-search for various favors during our wedding week. They were a hit, especially with the under-12 crowd. I also couldn’t resist my crossword addiction and made a bilingual one for an Easter brunch we hosted two weeks ago (already! Spring is flying by…)
They’re incredibly easy to make with new software programs, such as Crossword Forge, Crossword Puzzle Games, and this Wordsearch Maker. Crossword Forge is my favorite, because it is Mac-compatible and can also be exported in web format, so that you can post an interactive crossword on a website like this one I made for the Paris Times (works best in Firefox).
I regret not knowing about these programs when I was still teaching beginning and intermediate French courses. There are plenty of other uses, so what are you waiting for? Personalize bridal/baby shower games, make a crossword about a trip you took, or thrill a kid with a wordsearch all about her… What a procrastination tool!
Lillian said,
April 25, 2007 at 3:32 pm
This is fun! I love word searching game a lot.
thanks for the links!
Now, I can use it for make some fun games for my piano students!