Puppy Playtime

This word search introduces students to common behaviors displayed by puppies. It includes words like barking, jumping, wagging, and chewing. The vocabulary reflects actions that puppies perform as they grow and interact with their environment. Understanding these behaviors helps students recognize signs of playfulness, excitement, and communication in dogs.

This activity improves students’ ability to identify and describe animal behaviors using appropriate vocabulary. It strengthens reading skills by reinforcing word patterns and spelling. Searching for these terms enhances cognitive skills, such as focus and problem-solving, as students scan the grid for hidden words. Additionally, it fosters a greater understanding of how puppies express themselves, helping students build empathy and awareness toward animals.

Word List: Barking, Chewing, Nipping, Wagging, Sniffing, Sleeping, Playing, Jumping, Licking, Biting, Cuddling, Exploring, Growling, Howling, Running.