'Don\'t forget that any of the resources in this video, and many more, can be downloaded from the Twinkl website. Blank Word Search: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/1baytt Interactive Word Searches: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jfjg1 Printable Word Searches: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/l/h13nn We hope you enjoyed our top tips for using word search games at home and in the classroom, as well as teaching you about the benefits of using word searches. So now for the burning question: Are word searches educational? Or are word searches a waste of time? The short answer, yes - they are educational. Though frequently classed as \'time filler\' activities, word searches have been proven to help improve literacy skills in children by helping them develop their vocabulary, spelling and skimming. With a little creativity, there are many ways you can tap into the educational potential of word search games. In our video, we share some fun ideas for using word search games with kids. Tackling word search puzzles can be fun to play in the traditional sense, but sometimes it can be fun to mix things up a little. We also look at word search benefits and go into more detail about the skills word searches teach. Enjoy our top tips for using word searches and don\'t forget to subscribe to our channel. We hope we\'ve answered that question \"why do we use word searches\" and inspired you a little to tap into this educational resource in creative ways. We upload videos regularly throughout the week for parents and teachers, to help them support children\'s learning. We have tips for teachers, home learning support for parents and homework help videos on all subjects of the curriculum. This Twinkl channel focuses mainly on content for KS2 lessons and activities, but we also have channels for KS1 and EYFS children, so be sure to check those out as well.'
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