Classroom objects word search

Teaching notes

Twelve school supplies and things in the classroom: pen, pencil, crayon, ruler, scissors, glue, book, notebook, bag, desk, chair and board. It's for A1 learners in their first weeks of English. The list leaves out eraser and rubber, which differ between US and UK English.

Pre-teach the words by holding up each object. After the puzzle, play "Show me a…": call a word and learners hold up the object, or hold one up and ask "What's this?" or "Is this a pen?". Then learners spell a word aloud for a partner to write down. Print it as a worksheet with an answer key, or switch it to Spin the wheel for a quick review.