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Summer Paralympics Word Search - Early Years

  • Updated

    Updated:  20 Aug 2024

Build vocabulary related to the Summer Paralympic Games with this engaging word search puzzle for early years students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  1 - 2

  • Differentiated

    Differentiated:  Yes

teaching resource

Summer Paralympics Word Search - Early Years

  • Updated

    Updated:  20 Aug 2024

Build vocabulary related to the Summer Paralympic Games with this engaging word search puzzle for early years students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Years

    Years:  1 - 2

  • Differentiated

    Differentiated:  Yes

Build vocabulary related to the Summer Paralympic Games with this engaging word search puzzle for early years students.

Build Para-Sport Vocabulary with a Word Search Puzzle

Make vocabulary building fun and engaging with our Paralympics-themed word search activity, perfect for your early years classroom. Designed for young learners in years 1 and 2, this resource introduces key terms related to the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games while providing a stimulating and enjoyable learning experience.

Explore and Learn with Ease

Bring the excitement of the Summer Paralympics into your classroom with this pair of printable word search puzzles. Featuring two differentiated puzzles, students of varying abilities will search for terms like ‘medal,’ ‘gold,’ ‘winner,’ ‘Para-Canoe,’ ‘Goalball,’ and more. They’ll reinforce their vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinking skills. They offer a fun and interactive way to familiarise themselves with the vocabulary associated with the Summer Paralympic Games. The included word search printables for kids are described below.

  • Puzzle 1 – Going to the Games – This word search features simple vocabulary terms with easy readability. This puzzle features general vocabulary terms related to the games.
  • Puzzle 2 – Summer Paralympics – This word search features more advanced vocabulary terms, including event-specific vocabulary words.

Ways to Use the Summer Paralympics Word Search Printable

Incorporate this engaging word search into your lessons in various ways:

  1. Vocabulary Reinforcement: Use the word search to reinforce new vocabulary introduced during your Paralympics lessons. It’s a fun way for students to familiarise themselves with key terms.
  2. Team Activity: Encourage teamwork by having students work in pairs or small groups to complete the word search. This promotes communication and collaboration as they learn together.
  3. Morning Work or Centres: Use the word search as a morning work activity or include it in your literacy centres. It’s a productive way to start the day or keep students engaged during independent work time.

Get Your Summer Paralympics Word Search Printable for Kids!

This word search puzzle is available as an editable Google Slides file or an easy-to-print PDF, making it simple to integrate into your lesson plans. Click the dropdown arrow on the download button to select your preferred format and use it with your students today!


This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.


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