Happy Juneteenth Day. Click here to follow the “Civil War” story, Learning to Read: American History Volume 1. When President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, slavery became illegal. In June 1865, the United States proclaimed that all slaves were to be set free. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery.
Let’s have fun with this free online word search based on the special holiday “Juneteenth Day”. Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all of the hidden words! Enjoy replaying one of your favorite word searches. Each time you replay it, try to beat your last score!
Word Search Instructions:
- Click on the Wordsearch Menu.
- Select “How to play” for instructions.
- Highlight the letters of each word.
- Select “Hint” under “Assist” to see first letter of word.
- When finished, it will say “Congratulations” and tell you how long it took to complete.
- Hit “Clear all” to play again and improve your score.
- Share the puzzle with your friends and challenge them to beat your score!
Word List: Juneteenth, slavery, amendment, emancipation, Lincoln, free, holiday
Homeschoolers/Parents/Educators: Sketch/color an illustration. Theme: freedom. Read the story Juneteenth. Pronounce these words and put in alphabetical order: Juneteenth, slavery, amendment, emancipation, Lincoln, free, holiday. Explain in your own words what freedom means to you. Describe this holiday. (Skills: identify, comprehend, apply, creativity)
