July 24th is Pioneer Day, an official holiday celebrated in the American state of Utah. Parades, fireworks, rodeos, and other festivities take place on this day to celebrate the early pioneers who arrived in Utah in 1847.
Play this fun word search called “Pioneer Day.” Word searches develop spelling skills, extend vocabulary, and emphasize pattern recognition. Find all 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: pioneer, food, chores, wagon, July, parade, picnic, genealogy
Homeschoolers/Educators/Parents: sketch/color an illustration. Theme: pioneers. Pronounce and put these words in alphabetical order: pioneer, food, chores, wagon, July, parade, picnic, genealogy, games, courage. Finish this sentence: I like to eat…Read the story called Hansel and Gretel in Learning to Read: Favorite Fairy Tales. What did they eat? How did they show their courage? Write about your favorite pioneer food and story. (Skills: appreciation, identification, creativity)
