Tuck Everlasting Vocabulary Words: Word Search & Crossword Bundle

Teaching Tuck Everlasting to Grades 4-6? The Tuck Everlasting vocabulary activities bundle combines word searches and crosswords so students can meet the book’s words in two different ways. It comes as a 96-page printable PDF.

At a glance

• Book: Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
• Grades: 4th–6th
• Puzzles: 24 puzzles: 12 word searches + 12 crosswords
• Format: 96-page printable PDF, color + black & white
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks

Two packs, one download

• A word search pack with twelve puzzles (48 pages)
• A crossword pack with twelve puzzles (48 pages)
• 24 puzzles across the two packs
• Answer keys for every puzzle
• 96 printable pages in one PDF

Which pack first?

Use the word searches as a first pass and the crosswords as the harder second pass. Students who finish early can move straight on to the other pack.

Bought separately, the two packs cost $6.00; the bundle is $5.40, so you save $0.60.

What students gain

Finding a word in the grid means reading it letter by letter, which supports spelling and helps new vocabulary stick. Because every answer has to fit the grid, students check their thinking as they go and reread clues more carefully. The listing names these standards: L.4.1, L.4.4, L.5.1, L.5.4, L.6.1, L.6.4.

Tip: laminate one set of puzzles for a center and let students use dry-erase markers so you can reuse it.

Get this vocabulary bundle for Tuck Everlasting on Teachers Pay Teachers and have it ready for your next lesson.

This is an independent supplemental resource. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the author or publisher of Tuck Everlasting, it does not include the text of the book, and students need their own copy.

Fonts: Roboto, Open Sans, Playfair Display, Lexend, Poppins and Montserrat (Google Fonts, SIL Open Font License).

More Tuck Everlasting resources

• All Tuck Everlasting activities & puzzles
• Tuck Everlasting word search
• Tuck Everlasting crossword puzzles

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this bundle for?

It is written for Grades 4–6 (TpT lists it as 4th-6th). Teachers commonly use it during a read-aloud or novel study of Tuck Everlasting.

How many puzzles are included?

24 puzzles: 12 word searches + 12 crosswords, in a 96-page printable PDF with full-color and black & white versions.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Every puzzle has a complete answer key, so you can grade quickly or let students self-check.

Which vocabulary words are included?

Words come straight from the novel, for example peculiar, exasperated, immortal and constable.

Do students need their own copy of Tuck Everlasting?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the original text of Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. Students need the book to complete the activities.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($5.40) as an instant-download PDF. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page to go to the listing.

Disclaimer

This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the author or publisher. All references to characters, settings, and events are used for educational purposes only to support reading comprehension and classroom instruction. This resource does not include the original text. Students must have their own copy of the book to complete the activities. All content in this resource is original and created by the seller.

Fonts Used

Roboto by Christian Robertson | Open Sans by Steve Matteson | Playfair Display by Claus Eggers Sørensen | Lexend by Dr. Bonnie Shaver-Troup & Thomas Jockin | Poppins by Jonny Pinhorn | Montserrat by Julieta Ulanovsky (All fonts are available via Google Fonts and licensed for commercial use under the SIL Open Font License.)