Description

Bring a little spring fun to your literacy centers with these April Word Work Activities designed for upper elementary learners! This printable resource blends spelling, vocabulary, and problem-solving in one engaging activity that feels more like a game than traditional spelling practice.

Students use letter sets to build as many words as possible, then tackle the Secret Word or Phrase challenge using all of the letters. These Making Words puzzles promote critical thinking, spelling pattern recognition, and vocabulary development — all while keeping kids motivated and focused.

Whether used in whole-group lessons, small groups, or independent centers, these no-prep activities make spelling practice interactive and meaningful for your 2nd–5th graders.

What’s Included:

• 8 April-Themed Word Challenges
  
• 2 Word Challenges Per Page – Color Version
  
• 2 Word Challenges Per Page – Black & White Version
  
• 1 Word Challenge Per Page with Letter Tiles (for hands-on building)
  
• Answer Key Included

Perfect For:

• Word Work Literacy Centers
  
• Morning Work or Fast Finisher Activities
  
• Whole-Class Spelling Games
  
• Homeschool and Microschool Language Arts Lessons
  
• Independent and Partner Practice
• Spring-Themed Learning Activities

Keep word work fresh, engaging, and fun this April! These printable spelling puzzles are a quick-prep way to help your students strengthen spelling and vocabulary skills while enjoying a challenge they’ll look forward to each week.