Puzzle Bundle or Use with Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by M. McDonald

This Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express bundle collects our resources for Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald in one download, written for Grades 2-4. It is a no-prep 88-page printable PDF with answer keys, sold on Teachers Pay Teachers.

At a glance

• Book: Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald
• Grades: 2nd–4th
• Resource type: Bundle
• Format: 88-page printable PDF
• Answer key: Included
• Teaching duration: 2 Weeks
• Standards: L.2.4, L.2.6, L.3.4, L.3.6, L.4.4, L.4.6, RL.2.1, RL.2.4 and more
• Price: $5.40

Get two complete puzzle packs for one great price with this no-prep vocabulary bundle designed for use with Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express (Book #4 in the Stink series) by Megan McDonald. You’ll receive the full Word Search Puzzle Pack and the full Crossword Puzzle Pack — 22 puzzles in all — covering every chapter and the whole novel. One download, and your entire unit’s vocabulary activities are ready to go.

We know how quickly novel study prep adds up. This bundle saves you time and money, giving you two distinct activity formats that work beautifully together. Word searches build recognition and spelling confidence, while crosswords deepen comprehension through recall, inference, and critical thinking — and both are print-and-go simple.

What’s Included in This Bundle:

Word Search Puzzle Pack (11 puzzles, ~44 pages):

• 9 chapter-specific word searches with 15 vocabulary-rich words each
• 2 cumulative whole-book review word searches
• Words drawn from character names, guinea pig terms, Virginia geography, plot events, and Tier 2 academic vocabulary
• Complete answer keys

Crossword Puzzle Pack (11 puzzles, ~44 pages):

• 9 chapter-specific crosswords with 15 scaffolded clues each (5 easy / 7 medium / 3 challenging)
• 2 cumulative whole-book review crosswords
• Clues that mix definition-based recall, plot comprehension, and light inference
• Complete answer keys

Both packs include:

• Well-illustrated, guinea pig road trip–themed designs that keep students smiling
• Full-color and ink-saving black & white versions of every puzzle
• Support for grades 2–4, with differentiation built into the crossword, scaffolded difficulty
• Alignment with Common Core ELA Standards (RL.2-4.1, RL.2-4.4, L.2-4.4, L.2-4.6)
• Over 88 pages total of classroom-ready vocabulary and comprehension work

Use these puzzles for literacy centers, morning work, early finishers, homework, sub plans, guided reading groups, chapter reviews, or end-of-novel celebrations. The mix of word searches and crosswords gives students variety while reinforcing the same key vocabulary in two different, research-backed ways.

Save when you bundle! Purchasing both packs together means a complete, cohesive vocabulary activity set for the entire novel — at a better value than buying separately.

Disclaimer:
This product is an independent supplemental resource designed for use with Megan McDonald’s Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the author or publisher. Students must have their own copy of the book to complete the activities. All content is original.

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.)

More Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express resources

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Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this for?

It is written for Grades 2-4 (TpT lists 2nd-4th).

How long is it?

It is a 88-page printable PDF. Suggested teaching time: 2 Weeks.

Are answer keys included?

Yes. Answer keys are included.

Do students need their own copy of Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express?

Yes. This is an independent supplemental resource and does not include the text of Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express by Megan McDonald, so students need their own copy.

How do I get this resource?

It is sold on Teachers Pay Teachers ($5.40) as a PDF download. Use the Buy on TpT button on this page.