Back to School Magic Word Search – Self-Checking Digital Activity (Excel)

Back to School Magic Word Search – Self-Checking Digital Activity (Excel)

Kick off the school year with this interactive and self-marking digital activity! The Back to School Magic Word Search blends fun with learning, as students answer questions and collect hidden words from a word bank. With each correct response, a word is revealed—and as they progress, the animated word search puzzle keeps them engaged until they complete the final challenge.

Created for easy use in Excel, this no-prep resource is perfect for the start of the school year, fast finishers, or supply teacher days.

How It Works:

Students can tackle the questions in any order. They solve each question using a whiteboard, scrap paper, or the included worksheet, then type their final answer into the matching cell in the Excel sheet.

• ✅ Correct Answer? A mystery word appears next to the question.
• ❌ Incorrect Answer? The cell turns red, prompting the student to retry or ask for support.

Once all questions are answered correctly, the students unlock a bonus brain-break: a fun and animated word search puzzle that celebrates their success!

No Experience with Excel Needed!

This activity has been designed with all users in mind—no prior knowledge of Excel is required. Students simply need their own copy of the file to avoid accidental changes to the original.

What’s Included:

• Student Digital Activity File (Excel – without answers)
• Teacher Answer Key
• Teacher Information Sheet
• Student Recording Sheet

Please note: This activity is non-editable.

Perfect For:

• First Week of School
• Whole-Class Lessons
• Early Finishers
• Supply/Relief Teacher Plans
• Digital Classrooms
• Self-Directed Review Tasks

Benefits:

• ✅ 100% Digital – no printing required
• ✅ Self-checking for immediate feedback
• ✅ Encourages independent problem solving
• ✅ Keeps students motivated and on-task with interactive elements
• ✅ Flexible and engaging—great for individual or group use

This fun and functional resource brings together literacy, problem solving, and a touch of back-to-school magic to create a memorable start to your term!

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