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Word Find Makers

In the age of video games, the Internet, iPods, and television with over two hundred channels, it is a never ending task to intellectually stimulate the minds of children, teens, and even adults. Even so, puzzle games such as crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and word finds have sustained their entertainment value. Now, with the aid of technology and the Internet, it is easy to create your own puzzles. The ability to use a word find maker is both fun and entertaining.

An increasingly popular and educational tool, a word find maker is a favorite among school teachers. It’s a tool that can be used to help with spelling words and even reading and helping with vocabulary lists. There are a ton of educational sites online that allow teachers to create customized word searches using a word find maker. What is so appealing to a teacher using a word find maker is that it can be customized for children of all ages and all grade levels.

Most of the word find maker tools I have seen are very easy to use. Anyone with a little knowledge of how to use the Internet and has any experience doing a word search puzzle can create their own. Some websites also offer the ability to download the software so you can work offline and use the word find maker to create more puzzles. This is useful in places and homes that do not have Broadband or High Speed Internet connections.

Word searches differ from one another in many different ways. There are word searches that curve or that allows the person to search for words frontwards and backwards. There are searches that contain clues and those that are just a word list without clues. There are even word searches that are in a foreign language. The best thing about a word find maker is that you can use to customize and create these same kinds of puzzles. You can even choose from different fonts and font sizes. You can also choose the shape of the grid and how you would like to have your words placed in the puzzle. You also get to determine the level of difficulty you want your puzzle to be.

When using a word find maker, it’s important to keep these few tips in mind.

  • Keep a copy of your word list on in a document like Microsoft Word or Notepad, and keep the document open while creating your puzzle. If you happen to make a mistake in the word find maker while entering your word list, having a copy saved in Word or Notepad assures that you will not have to keep retyping your word list. You can simply copy and paste.
  • Proofread your words for correct spelling. Your word list should be error free.
  • Make sure that your words are at least three letters and no more than fifteen letters. Depending on the level of difficulty, an average of sever to nine letter per word is ideal. The longer the word, the easier it is to locate in a word search.
  • Make sure that you choose a font size and grid size that is easy to read. Small fonts and grids discourage participation.
  • Most computer programs will try to place as many words from your word list as possible but some words may be used if they all do not fit.

There are more uses for word search puzzles than just use by school teachers to assist kids with their spelling words. Word puzzles are fun games and a favorite at children’s birthday parties, wedding showers, bachelorette parties, and baby showers. They can also be used at places of business as contests for employees. Because of its simplicity and the fact that it’s free, a word find maker is a helpful tool in party planning and among Human Resource professionals.

When equipped with prizes and friends, word find games are quite enjoyable. Some ideas of when and how to use a word find maker:

  • Baby Showers -People who plan baby showers can often use a word find maker to develop word searches of baby names and/ or baby supplies.
  • Bridal Showers – A word find maker can be used to create word searches that include wedding day tips, wedding accessories, or wedding planning details.
  • Businesses – Word finds can be used as a way to test employees on new trainings or to refresh their memories on what they’ve already been trained on. Make it a competition and include cool prizes to make it fun.

Forget about using the same old word search books that are sold in grocery stores and drug stores. With the help of a word find maker teachers, parents...anyone can create and print customized word searches using your own word lists.