Newspaper Activities

What's in a word?

Below is a list of words found in this year’s newspaper. Fill in the blank squares with the word that fits each clue. Then, use the letters in the highlighted squares to solve the statement at the bottom.

 

Word search

 

Crack the Code

Coded messages are often used in wartime to keep important information from falling into enemy hands. Solve the equations below and then match the number to the proper letter to break the code.

 

Unscramble

Several countries are mentioned in the newspaper. Can you unscramble the letters to spell them?

 

Five Keywords

Did you read the stories attentively? Look at each group of five keywords and associate what animal used those words in their stories.

 

Do you have a green thumb?

Some letters are missing from this alphabet. Find the missing letters and unscramble them to spell the name of a flower that symbolizes the friendship between Canada and the Netherlands.