Veterans Day Vocabulary Puzzle Cards
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Veterans Day Vocabulary Puzzle Cards" is written for 2nd Grade (Ages 7-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
4 pages in this set
Veterans Day vocabulary puzzle cards for 2nd grade: 12 two-piece cards that match words like armistice, salute and defend to their meanings. Part of our Veterans Day learning games collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Print on card stock and keep each set in a bag for a vocabulary center. Partners can match all 12, then use three of the words in sentences.
What students will practice
- Teaches 2nd grade students what Veterans Day honors and gives them a way to thank people who served.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Veterans Day Vocabulary Puzzle Cards?
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Print on card stock and keep each set in a bag for a vocabulary center. Partners can match all 12, then use three of the words in sentences.
What are the Veterans Day Vocabulary Puzzle Cards?
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A cover and three pages of 12 two-piece puzzle cards. Each card joins a word to its meaning: armistice, freedom, hero, peace, protect, brave, honor, respect, veteran, service, defend and salute. Children cut out the cards, cut the two pieces apart, mix them up and fit each word to its meaning.
Can I use the Veterans Day Vocabulary Puzzle Cards at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade learning games, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What games are there for 2nd and 3rd grade?
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Sight word bingo with 2nd and 3rd grade words, race board games for place value, coins and multiplication facts, I Have Who Has games for telling time and multiplication, and Veterans Day vocabulary puzzle and timeline matching cards.
How many children can play the 2nd grade games?
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Bingo and I Have Who Has work for the whole class. The race board games are for 2 to 4 players.
How do 2nd graders check their answers in the board games?
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Each race board game has an answer strip so a partner can check every answer.
Can these games be used in math centers?
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Yes. Print on card stock, laminate the boards and keep each game in a bag with a die and the pieces.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Learning Games |
| Pages | 4 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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