Please note that by allowing the script to run, you are basically giving it permission to read from and modify the contents of cells in the sheet. To proceed, simply select the option to allow the script to run. Rest assured, this doesn't mean any malicious activity is occurring. This is a standard procedure and necessary for the script to access specific data within your Google account.Īllowing Script to Run: After clicking "Advanced," you might encounter a warning about the script being unverified. Here's what you can expect:Īuthorization Request: When you run the script, you'll encounter an authorization request. Running the unverified Google Apps Script I'm sharing is a safe and straightforward process. This will create a PDF version of the puzzle in your Google Drive, and open it in a neighboring tab. If you wish to save the puzzle as a PDF, click the ' create PDF printable' button. This duplicate sheet will serve as the word search puzzle, which can be projected on a whiteboard, shared digitally, or printed. The original sheet’s name with have “-ANSWER KEY” appended to it, it will be duplicated, and the duplicate will have ” – HIDE ANSWERS” appended to its name. It will also color-code the cells containing the words to create an answer key. This tool will automatically generate a word search puzzle by randomly placing the words in any possible direction within the grid. Open the template preview of the Word Search Generator Google SheetĬlick on the ' USE TEMPLATE' button in the top-right corner.Įnter or paste a list of words in Column A, starting on cell A2Ĭlick the ' make puzzle + answer key' button This tool is perfect for teachers, students, or anyone looking to have some fun with words.įollow the instructions below to get started: With just a few simple steps, you can generate word search puzzles using your own list of words. If you follow my video tutorial, you'll prevent the issues I had.Create custom word search puzzles with ease in Google Sheets, using this tool. Took me more than an hour to fix the whole thing. When I did my first word search, I accidentally removed a few of the letters while I was adding other words… it was a mess. Create your answer key first so you can ensure you created the word search correctly. I have my kiddos do this step for me! My eyes start to cross after I've stared at my own word search for more than a few minutes LOLĬheck and double check. Print it out and go over it with a fine-toothed comb. While I found it hilarious that my word search had the word “FART” in it, make sure you aren't accidentally dropping other “f” bombs in the word search. Whether you're using this week's vocabulary words or creating a Santa and Reindeer themed word search, sticking to a cohesive topic makes sense. You can do a simple word search for kindergarteners with 10 words, or a more advanced word search with lots of backwards and diagonal options and 30 words, for older kids. The amount of words you have in your word search will depend on the grade level your students are at. A word of warning: NEVER COPY someone else's idea exactly! It's just not okay. If you don't have a list, try websites like Spelling City or Vocabulary City or even Teachers Pay Teachers, to see what others have created. Start with a list of words you want to use. You can also do holidays, seasons, and really anything your heart desires! Need more ideas? I found this Pinterest account and love it! Tips for Creating Your Own Word Search Geography: states and capitals, continents, countries and capitalsĬan you tell which subject is my favorite? LOL I love Language and Literacy! I despise Math but you know what? A Math word search would be pretty awesome! And educational. History: historical events, presidents, famous, world history Literacy: weekly spelling words, vocabulary words, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, homophones, Fry's 100 first word list (broken up into 10 different word searches), words by grade level, words from certain books! You can then drop them into Jasper and reword everything, so it's not like anyone else's list. Use sites like Enchanted Learning for free word lists. If you need ideas for themes, I have a few… feel free to use them or come up with your own! Ideas for Word Searches You don't want to just throw a bunch of random words in there, right? I didn't cover the research phase in this video much, but knowing what you're going to choose for your theme is important.
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