Educational Word Search Manual
Simple guide to prepare, configure and use the ProfeJuegos Word Search in class.
What it allows you to do
The Word Search turns vocabulary, concepts and definitions into a visual activity for finding words in class.
Teachers can enter words manually, use automatic categories, practice languages, play individually or with students, enable hints, scoring, printing and different classroom participation modes.
Quick Steps
How to prepare a word search.
Open the game
Go to the Word Search page using the “Open the Game” button.
Choose the source
Select manual, automatic or languages depending on how you want to load the content.
Choose how participants will play
Select individual play or students mode to enable turns and classroom activities.
Configure the grid
Adjust the size, directions and, if needed, the time per turn.
Review the list
Check the words or definitions before starting the activity.
Start the game
Click “Start Word Search” and begin the activity with your class.
Content Source
Three ways to prepare the word search.
| Option | Purpose | How it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | Create a custom word search for a specific lesson or topic. | Enter one word per line. If you want to play with definitions, also prepare the content as word and clue within the system’s shared dataset. |
| Automatic | Use categories and subcategories already included in the plugin JSON files. | Select category, subcategory, quantity and order. Then click Load Automatic Words. |
| Languages | Practice vocabulary between the native language and the target language. | Select native language, target language, category and subcategory. Then click Load Language Words. |
Participation
Play individually or with students.
| Mode | When to use it | What appears on screen |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | For personal review, projector practice or a quick activity. | Grid, word list and hint and print buttons. |
| Students | For turns, rankings, scoring and classroom dynamics. | Turn popup, timer if enabled, hints, leaderboard and different grid variations according to the settings. |
Educational Word Search Manual
Simple guide to prepare, configure and use the ProfeJuegos Word Search in class.
What it allows you to do
The Word Search turns vocabulary, concepts and definitions into a visual activity for finding words in class.
Teachers can enter words manually, use automatic categories, practice languages, play individually or with students, enable hints, scoring, printing and different classroom participation modes.
Quick Steps
How to prepare a word search.
Open the game
Go to the Word Search page using the “Open the Game” button.
Choose the source
Select manual, automatic or languages depending on how you want to load the content.
Choose how participants will play
Select individual play or students mode to enable turns and classroom activities.
Configure the grid
Adjust the size, directions and, if needed, the time per turn.
Review the list
Check the words or definitions before starting the activity.
Start the game
Click “Start Word Search” and begin the activity with your class.
Content Source
Three ways to prepare the word search.
| Option | Purpose | How it is used |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | Create a custom word search for a specific lesson or topic. | Enter one word per line. If you want to play with definitions, also prepare the content as word and clue within the system’s shared dataset. |
| Automatic | Use categories and subcategories already included in the plugin JSON files. | Select category, subcategory, quantity and order. Then click Load Automatic Words. |
| Languages | Practice vocabulary between the native language and the target language. | Select native language, target language, category and subcategory. Then click Load Language Words. |
Participation
Play individually or with students.
| Mode | When to use it | What appears on screen |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | For personal review, projector practice or a quick activity. | Grid, word list and hint and print buttons. |
| Students | For turns, rankings, scoring and classroom dynamics. | Turn popup, timer if enabled, hints, leaderboard and different grid variations according to the settings. |