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ESL Classroom Activity Toolkit

Class Creator

Enter a word list once and instantly generate shareable links for multiple activities: anagrams, word search, crossword, matching, and association.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to add definitions for every word?

No. Definitions are optional but recommended for crossword clues, matching, and association activities. Without them, the theme name is used as a fallback.

How many words should I add?

At least 2, but 5-15 words works best for most activities. Word search and crossword work especially well with more words.

Can students play the activities directly from the links?

Yes! Each link opens the activity pre-loaded with your word list, ready for students to play immediately.

Do the links expire?

No. The word data is encoded directly in the URL, so the links work as long as the site is available.

How to Use the Class Creator

  1. Set a themeEnter a topic or theme for your word list (e.g., Food, Animals, Science). This is used as hints and clues in generated activities.
  2. Add your wordsType words one by one or import them from a CSV/XLSX file. Optionally add definitions for richer activities.
  3. Generate activitiesClick "Generate All Activities" to create shareable links for anagrams, word search, crossword, matching, and association.
  4. Share with studentsCopy individual links or all at once. Students can open them directly to start playing.

Teaching Tips

  • Add definitions to get the most out of crossword clues and matching activities.
  • Use the CSV import to quickly load large word lists from spreadsheets.
  • Copy all links at once to paste into a learning management system or class chat.
  • Words without spaces work best for word search and anagram activities.

Classroom Use Cases

  • Weekly vocabulary practice — generate a full set of activities from your spelling list.
  • Exam review — create multiple activity types for key terms students need to memorize.
  • Substitute teacher plans — prepare ready-to-use activity links in advance.