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Printable Thanksgiving Word Find Game

When you look at the vast number of Thanksgiving games available, some are clearly more challenging that others. This is a good thing. Challenging does not mean something is inherently difficult. It just means a little extra effort is needed in order to win the game. These types of games may prove to be a bit more rewarding than playing games that are too easy to master. One such challenging type of game is the printable Thanksgiving word find game. This is a two pronged game that requires a little extra effort challenge that more studious kids will find enjoyable.

The way this type of game works is somewhat simple. A jumble up word is provided. Next to the word is a series of connected squares which are the same in number to the letters of the jumbled word. So, it becomes obvious that the properly spelled word needs to be placed in the corresponding squares. For example, if the letters LGRMPII appear next to seven squares then the proper spelling of the jumbled word needs to be figured out and placed in the squares. In this case, the “secret” word would be “pilgrim”. That sounds easy enough. So, where does the challenge come in? The challenge comes in with the second phase of the word find game.

Within a certain number of boxes, there will also be a circle. Any letter that ends up in the circle carries a special significance. It can either be the answer or a clue to the answer of the word find’s main question. Yes, there is a question and answer facet to this type of game that adds another twist to solving the puzzle. A common these question could be “Where did the Pilgrim’s land when they first arrived in the new world?” The answer would be the corresponding circled letters which would form the words “Plymouth Rock”. Again, this game could be made a little more challenging by having the circled letters providing a hint to the answer as opposed to actually being the answer. When the printable Thanksgiving word find is designed for younger audiences, such complexities are usually not used. This way, the game is challenging but fun as well.

A printable Thanksgiving word find is another in a long line of fun thanksgiving games. It is a little more challenging that some games, but it is still a lot of fun nonetheless. That is why some of the older kids will get into a lot.