CREATING
CROSSWORD
PUZZLE
What is crossword puzzle?
Crossword
puzzle is a puzzle consisting
of a grid of squares and blanks into
which words crossing vertically
and horizontally are written according
to clues.
BENEFITS OF CROSSWORD PUZZLE
1. Improves Vocabulary and Spelling
 Learners get familiarized with new words
by recognizing the words from the
puzzles. These words get into their
subconscious growing minds.
Solving word puzzles is also a good way to
learn spellings.
2. Word Puzzles Help with Focus
and Concentration
Concentration
is needed to complete
just about any sort of puzzle. With
this in mind, word puzzles are a great
way to train the brain to stay
focused.
3. Develops Problem- Solving Ability
Any word puzzles can be challenging. They require you to think
hard on multiple solutions, on how a word interacts with
others.
Puzzles like these force the learners to think strategically and
logically.
 It gives great satisfaction and confidence to learners when they
solve a puzzle. It enhances skills like reasoning, problem-solving
and developing solutions.
 They are encouraged to break a bigger problem into simpler
ones to find a solution. Problem solving is one of the many
important life lessons every child must learn.
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4. Teaches Persistence
 Persistence
is required while solving these puzzles.
Not giving up is a good habit that comes along with problemsolving. It’s a healthy way to keep them mentally active.
 Attempting more than once to solve a word puzzle simply
inculcates persistence in the learners. This is an important
attribute to learn as learners might face and go through
failures sometime in their lives..
 Solving a crossword puzzle helps them learn and
understand that it’s okay to fail, but it’s not okay to give
up. Rather try again and again until you get it right..
5. Improves IQ
According
to studies, a puzzle that keeps
our mind active through problem-solving
activities reduces brain cell damage and
mental illness like Alzheimer’s or
dementia. Instead, it strengthens the mind
and helps in the growth of new cells..
6. Enhances Productivity
Brain training exercises like solving puzzles or jigsaw help in
increasing productivity. Kids start to improve their vital
skills, grasping, learning, and memorizing things
subconsciously in an easy manner.
 It helps to reset the brain and get ready for the next class.
 Learners who solve puzzles develop creativity and “outside
the box” thinking. In fact, group puzzle solving, develops
teamwork among learners. This helps them increase
productivity later in their lives.
 Also, puzzles enable the learners to think laterally i.e. find
solutions from different angles, thus increasing productivity.
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