Celebrate the season with this engaging Fall / Autumn word scramble activity! Students use the letters from themed phrases like PUMPKIN PATCH, FALL LEAVES, SWEATER WEATHER, and PUMPKIN SPICE to create as many new words as possible. This fun and challenging game helps learners build vocabulary, spelling, and critical thinking skills while embracing the excitement of fall.
Perfect for ESL, EFL, and ELL classrooms, as well as general education settings, this activity can be used as a timed competition, group challenge, or individual practice. It also makes a great fall classroom party game—just add prizes for extra motivation! The student who records the most words wins, making it a fun way to review vocabulary and encourage creative thinking.
What’s Included
- PUMPKIN PATCH Word Scramble
- SWEATER WEATHER Word Scramble
- FALL LEAVES Word Scramble
- PUMPKIN SPICE Word Scramble
- Both color and black & white printing options
How to Use
Simply print and distribute the word scramble worksheets. Students can work individually, in pairs, or in small groups. To increase engagement, set a timer or turn it into a class-wide contest. For extra support, you can also provide letter tiles (like Scrabble® pieces) to help visual and tactile learners form words.
Why Teachers Love It
- Encourages seasonal vocabulary practice in a fun way
- Perfect for fall literacy centers, warm-ups, or party games
- Flexible for multiple age groups and English levels
- Low-prep, print-and-go activity
- Reusable every fall season
Pair It With
For even more seasonal vocabulary practice, pair this activity with my Fall CVC Word Fluency Board Games to create a complete autumn literacy bundle for your students.