"Which Way Does Each Word Go? A Crossword-Style Activity" is a fun spelling and vocabulary activity that puts a new spin on traditional crosswords.

Instead of reading clues and figuring out the word, each word is listed with a starting number and the direction it is written. Words can be written from left to right, right to left, up to down, or down to up. Words can also be written diagonally. For example, the word "cry" is listed with the number "1" and an arrow pointing left, which means you write the letter C in the "1" square and write the word going left. Some boxes in the grid of squares contain lines, showing students that no letters are supposed to be written there.

Puzzles and brain teasers can be a great way for students to practice their problem-solving skills. They can also help students practice other skills, like spelling.

You can invite students to do traditional activities, such as crosswords and word finds, but you can also put a spin on these activities to encourage fresh thinking. For example, instead of giving students clues and having them write the words in the crossword, you can give them the words along with arrows that show which direction they are written in the grid below.

Vocabulary Sudoku can be a fun way to practice spelling and vocabulary. Instead of making sure each number is present in every row, column, and box, students fill in the words in the word bank instead.