Free resources: Christmas crossword puzzles

Want to find out more? Let’s check out the benefits of Christmas crossword puzzles…

How will Christmas crossword puzzles help your child learn new skills?

So, do you want to find out how Christmas crossword puzzles will benefit your little one?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are just some of the benefits of Christmas crossword puzzles…

1. Improves their vocabulary and spelling

Crossword puzzles are great for expanding your child’s vocabulary and improving their spelling. Not only do they introduce your little one to new words, but they help your child remember them too.

When they search for answers to fill in a crossword puzzle, they’re thinking about the spelling. And without any effort at all, that word sinks into their subconscious minds!

2. Develops their problem-solving skills

Here’s another benefit of Christmas crossword puzzles – they are great for developing your child’s problem-solving skills!

You might not realise it at first, but crossword puzzles actually encourage your child to think logically and strategically. They have to answer questions to fill in the blanks, thinking about how that word interacts with those around it. And if they don’t know the answer, they can work it out by answering the other questions first! 

3. Encourages children to persist… even if they get stuck

Another great thing about Christmas crossword puzzles is that they teach your child to be persistent. Even if they’re struggling or get stuck!

We’ve all been there, haven’t we? Struggling to find the last word or two in a crossword puzzle. Even though we’re so close to filling in all the blanks, we feel like giving up. And your little one will be no different! However, while they work through their Christmas crossword puzzles, you should teach them that it’s okay to get stuck. As long as they don’t give up!

4. Improves general knowledge

Crossword puzzles are the perfect way to strengthen your little one’s mind and improve their general knowledge. It doesn’t matter how many answers they get right first time – they can learn and remember the answers for future!

And Christmas crossword puzzles are even better. After all, who doesn’t love learning about the magic of Christmas?

5. Increases productivity

When your little one engages with Christmas crossword puzzles, they develop super important life skills. After all, crosswords make it easier for children to grasp, learn and memorise new things. Not to mention the fact they develop their creativity and encourage “outside the box” thinking.

Developing these skills will improve your child’s productivity. As their skills improve, they’ll be eager to learn more and more new things!

6. Improves self-esteem

This next benefit might come as a surprise to you, but it’s just as important as the rest. Completing a Christmas crossword puzzle will actually improve your little one’s self-esteem.

You might be thinking, ‘what has a crossword puzzle got to do with my child’s self-esteem?’

But it’s true! When your little one finishes a crossword puzzle, they’ll be filled with a sense of achievement. And this feeling will encourage them to believe in themselves… and get them excited for future learning!

7. They’re super fun!

Finally, your child will love Christmas crossword puzzles because they’re super fun!

If you’re struggling to hold your child’s attention with educational resources, then Christmas crossword puzzles make the perfect solution. Many children are reluctant to engage with educational activities. But with Christmas crossword puzzles, they won’t even realise they’re learning new skills!

Free resources at Santa Academy… check them out!

Here at Santa Academy, we know how important it is for your child to develop new skills. But finding educational resources that will keep your little one entertained can be tough. And during the Covid-19 pandemic, many children have fallen behind with their schoolwork. Now, more than ever, we need extra support to help our kids get back on track!

That’s why we created our activity packs. They’re bursting with super fun, educational resources that we know your child will love. Your little one can use our resources to catch up on any learning they’ve missed throughout the year. And the best part? They’re absolutely FREE!

Choose between Santa Academy, Elf Ed, Reindeer Recruit and Fairy Fellow. Each pack is full of Christmas crossword puzzles, word searches and more! After all, who says learning can’t also be fun?

And the learning doesn’t stop with our activity packs! The Lacus Herald, Santa Academy’s daily newspaper, will help your child improve their reading skills. Whether your little one is back at school or still learning from home, use our resources to support their learning.

The Santa Academy app – coming 2022!

If you’ve enjoyed reading about Christmas crossword puzzles, why not check out our Santa Academy app?

Coming Christmas 2022, the Santa Academy app is filled with festive fun for everyone to enjoy. No matter who you are, you’ll find something for you at Santa Academy!

Christmas is an extremely busy time for Santa, and he needs help getting ready for the big day. At Santa Academy, you’ll learn how to assist Santa and everyone on Lacus Island as they prepare for Christmas. And what better way to learn than with elves, fairies and reindeer?

Enrol into Elf Ed, Reindeer Recruit or Fairy Fellow for 24 days of festive fun. Each day during advent, you can unlock the secrets of Christmas by helping the elves, reindeers and fairies. You’ll make important decisions, like which sleigh Santa should use on Christmas Eve. Or who should win Employee of the Month at the Elf Station.

You can download the app from 1^st November 2022. School starts 1^st December 2022.

Keep up with Santa Academy!

You don’t have to wait until Christmas 2022 to have festive fun. Keep up with Santa Academy and follow the Lacus Herald, Lacus Island’s daily newspaper.

Find out what your favourite characters are getting up to or hear the latest news from Lacus Island. With the Lacus Herald, you’ll find a new Christmas story – every single day!

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