For teachers

Puzzle practice for your classroom

Bring a little variety to practice time with French or Spanish bilingual crosswords and ASL alphabet puzzles. Choose a page for independent work, a learning station or a quiet classroom activity.

Each book includes 100 puzzles and answers. Print the pages you need, or let students type into the PDF using a compatible app.

French and Spanish books also include word audio. Scan the QR code to open the listening page, then tap a word to hear it aloud. The voice depends on your device. Hands & Hoots focuses on reading the ASL alphabet and does not include spoken word audio.

🔊 Hear a French sample 🔊 Hear a Spanish sample

Playing on a phone

Browser play and the fillable PDF are two different ways to use a book. Every book comes with a private play link, printed inside your PDF. Open that link in your phone’s browser, with no app to install. Your progress is saved on the device you play on. Keep your link so you can return to the book.

To use the PDF instead, open it in a compatible PDF app, or print the pages you need.

Try ASL alphabet puzzles

Hands & Hoots helps kids practise reading the American Sign Language (ASL) alphabet, also called fingerspelling. Read the illustrated hands from left to right to spell each word. An alphabet chart is at the bottom of every puzzle page, and answers are at the back. These are alphabet practice books, not a full ASL course.

For teachers

Why teachers will love them

Great for: Core French and French Immersion · Spanish classes · ESL and newcomer classrooms

Learning English? It works for you tooPuzzles go both ways, so French- and Spanish-speaking kids can practise their English.

Check your own workFrench and Spanish crosswords show both languages in the answer key. Hands & Hoots includes answers to its fingerspelling puzzles.

French from hereMots & Mischief uses the Canadian French words kids hear at school and at home.

Type it or print itType into the PDF using a compatible app, or print the puzzles for some time away from screens.

Hear French and Spanish wordsScan the QR code in a French or Spanish book to hear the words aloud. The voice depends on your device.

100 puzzles in every bookPlenty of practice from one download.

Start right awayDownload instantly after purchase, with nothing to ship.

A certificate to finishFrench and Spanish books include a certificate to celebrate completing all 100 puzzles.

Easy to Use in the Classroom

Fillable & Printable

Type or print

Complete the puzzles digitally on a compatible device or print them for classroom use. Choose one puzzle or several, depending on your lesson.

Both Directions

English ↔ French or Spanish

Students practise translating words between English and French or English and Spanish, with word banks to help along the way in the Junior books.

Answers Included

Check Your Answers

Answers are provided at the back of every book, making it easy for students to check their work.

Which Books Fit My Class?

Collection	Ages	Good fit for
Mots & Mischief Junior English–French	5–8	French immersion K–2 · Core French Grades 1–4 · family learning at home
Mots & Mischief English–French	8–12	French immersion Grades 3–6 · Core French Grades 4–8 · tutoring and review · family learning at home
Palabras & Pranks Junior English–Spanish	5–8	Spanish classes K–3 · Spanish clubs · family learning at home
Palabras & Pranks English–Spanish	8–12	Spanish classes Grades 4–8 · Spanish clubs · tutoring and review · family learning at home
Hands & Hoots Junior	ASL alphabet (fingerspelling)	5–8	Alphabet recognition and fingerspelling practice; check the sample for suitability.
Hands & Hoots	ASL alphabet (fingerspelling)	8–12	Alphabet recognition and fingerspelling practice; check the sample for suitability.

Licences

Classroom Licences

Licence options
Licence	Who it covers	Price
Classroom Licence	One teacher and one classroom, with digital or printed copies for those students	$29.99 CAD per book

Free sample

Try 5 Puzzles Free

Want to see what our books are like? Download five sample puzzles (English–French) and take a look before choosing your collection.

Download the free sample (PDF)

No sign-up needed.

Save with a Set

French, All 50 Books50 books · Ages 5–12 · $419.99 CADSave $1,079.51 CAD (72%)Buy the set →

French Junior, 30 Books30 books · Ages 5–8 · $299.99 CADSave $599.71 CAD (67%)Coming soon

Spanish, All 50 Books50 books · Ages 5–12 · $419.99 CADSave $1,079.51 CAD (72%)Buy the set →

ASL, All 50 Books50 books · Ages 5–12 · $419.99 CADSave $1,079.51 CAD (72%)Buy the set →

Each additional teacher or classroom needs its own Classroom Licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can French- or Spanish-speaking kids use these books to learn English?

Absolutely! The bilingual crosswords include puzzles from French or Spanish to English, the instructions are provided in both languages, and the answers show every word in both languages.

This makes Lingowinks a great fit for newcomer families, ESL classrooms and bilingual households.

Please note: Word audio is provided for French and Spanish words, not English words.

Can I share the PDFs with colleagues?

A Classroom Licence covers one teacher and one classroom. Each additional teacher or classroom needs its own licence. Please check the product listing before purchasing.

Can my school buy a school-wide licence?

Please email hello@lingowinks.com to ask about options for your school.

How does the fillable PDF work?

Download the PDF and open it in an app that supports fillable forms, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. Tap or click a square and type your answer. Save a copy, then reopen it to check that your answers were saved. If typing does not work in your browser, try a compatible PDF app. You can also print the puzzles and use a pencil.

Can students use them on tablets or laptops?

Students can type into the PDF using a compatible app on a tablet or computer, or use a printed copy. Try the sample on your classroom devices first.

Do you use Canadian French or European French?

Canadian French. The books use Canadian English and French vocabulary.

Is the Spanish suitable for learners in different countries?

Yes. The books use common Latin American Spanish, such as jugo, carro and computadora. Most of the vocabulary is understood across the Spanish-speaking world.

Do the books include word audio?

Yes. Every French and Spanish book has a free listening page where you can hear each French or Spanish word, one at a time or all in a row, at normal or slow speed. Find the 🔊 link under each book on the Books page, or try Farmyard Fun. Audio works on most phones, tablets and computers with an internet connection. The voice depends on your device. If your device doesn’t have a French or Spanish voice, try another browser or device.

Are the activities suitable for beginners?

Our books are designed for different ages and levels of experience. If your child is just starting to learn French or Spanish, we recommend checking the sample pages to find a good starting point.