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Hispanic Heritage Month Word Search
11 words · 12×12 grid
How to play: click (or tap) the first letter, drag to the last letter, then release. Words go in any direction, including backwards. Or download the PDF to solve on paper.
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The observance runs from September 15 to October 15, opening on the day five Latin American countries mark their independence. Classrooms fill those weeks with music, food, and art from more than twenty countries, and this word puzzle borrows eleven of those threads: MARIACHI brass, SALSA on the dance floor, TAMALES steaming in corn husks, and a MURAL on a neighborhood wall. Print it for a bulletin board activity or play online with the timer running.
Frequently asked questions
Is this hispanic heritage month word search for kids or adults?
Both. The words are common classroom vocabulary such as FIESTA, PINATA, and FOLKLORE, so upper elementary students can finish it, while the medium grid hides some words backwards to keep adults looking.
Why does the month start on September 15 instead of the first of the month?
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua all celebrate independence on that date, with Mexico following on September 16 and Chile on September 18, so the observance was set to begin mid month.
Does the printable include an answer key?
Yes. The PDF has two pages, the puzzle and the solved grid, so teachers can check work quickly or hand out the key after the activity.
