States and Capitols Themed Crossword

Completing crossword puzzles is more than just a fun brain teaser - it's a powerful learning tool! 

Grab a pencil and dive into this crossword on the US States and capitals.

Crosswords promote critical thinking and spelling accuracy while keeping students engaged and challenged—and best of all, they make learning fun!

Click here for a ready made activity!

Dot to Dot Game

 Also called dots and dashes, dots and boxes or pigs in a pen.  This is a really old game by French mathematician Édouard Lucas.  Now it can be educational and fun.  I first saw this by Rebecca at Unbroken Bonds and adapted it for my students.  

I put descriptions in each box (rotation vs. revolution) but you could make a generic grid and use it with any worksheet.

Students take turns drawing lines.  When they complete a box, they get a point if they can answer the question.  Either rotation or revolution or a question from a worksheet.

This makes a great early finisher activity or as part of a station rotation.