Palindrome Puzzle

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a word search puzzle with a focus on finding palindromes within a grid of letters. Students are tasked with locating words that read the same forward and backward, hidden amongst the jumble of letters. Once they find a palindrome, they are instructed to write it down on the provided lines below the puzzle. The worksheet combines the challenge of a traditional word search with the linguistic concept of palindromes, making for an educational and engaging activity.

The purpose of this worksheet is to reinforce the students’ understanding and recognition of palindromes. It provides a fun way for students to practice their spelling and pattern recognition skills while learning about this special category of words. The act of searching and discovering these symmetrical words amidst the puzzle helps cement their understanding and recall of palindromes. Moreover, this type of exercise can enhance students’ vocabulary as they become familiar with new words that fit the palindrome criteria.