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Hey Diddle Diddle Crossword Puzzle

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A 7-clue crossword based on the classic nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle." Students fill in key words from the rhyme—fiddle, dog, spoon, dish, and jumped—using lines from the poem as clues. Ideal for early childhood vocabulary practice, literacy centers, or a fun review of a familiar nursery rhyme in Grades K–2.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Poetry
Grade Level:
K – 2nd Grade
Updated October 2017

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