Christmas Words - Secular Crossword
Review secular Christmas vocabulary through 14 clues about decorations, gifts and winter scenes. A stocking, a sleigh and a snowflake are among the words learners fit into the grid.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 14 numbered clues with letter counts
- Student crossword on page 1 and a completed grid on page 2
Recognise familiar Christmas objects from short descriptions.
Worksheet preview
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Page 1 of 2 · A4 printable PDF
Page 2 of 2 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Bring a picture with a decorated tree and wrapped gifts. Use it to introduce ornament and ribbon.
- Ask which clue describes something worn and which describes a decoration.
- Pairs solve the clues about familiar items first and use the crossing letters to tackle the winter words.
- Check reindeer and snowflake aloud and ask learners which letters helped them.
Support and extension
Invite learners to describe an imaginary Christmas display using three puzzle words. The answer page also notes the cookie and biscuit distinction.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
