For teachers

Made for Core French, French Immersion and Spanish Classrooms

Fun, bilingual crossword puzzles that make vocabulary practice more enjoyable! Perfect for classroom activities, independent work, or when you need something different to keep students engaged.

Our books are fillable and printable, with 100 puzzles and answers included. Just choose a puzzle and you’re ready to go!

Every book also includes pronunciation audio. Scan the QR code and your phone, tablet or computer reads each word aloud, so kids can hear the words even if no one at home speaks the language. The voice depends on your device.

🔊 Hear a French sample🔊 Hear a Spanish sample
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 practice their English.
Check your own workAnswers are at the back, with every word in both languages.
French from hereMots & Mischief uses the Canadian French words kids hear at school and at home.
Type it or print itFill in the puzzles on a tablet or computer, or print them for screen-free fun.
Hear every wordScan the QR code and your device reads each word aloud, even if no one at home speaks the language.
No accents to trip overAnswers go in the grid in capital letters, so kids focus on the word itself.
100 puzzles in every bookPlenty of practice from one download.
Start right awayDownload instantly after purchase, with nothing to ship.
A certificate to finishEvery book ends with a certificate for completing all 100 puzzles.

Easy to Use in the Classroom

Fillable & Printable

Two Ways to Enjoy

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 practice 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?

CoverCollectionAgesGood fit for
Mots & Mischief Junior
English–French		5–8French immersion K–2 · Core French Grades 1–4 · family learning at home
Mots & Mischief
English–French		8–12French immersion Grades 3–6 · Core French Grades 4–8 · tutoring and review · family learning at home
Palabras & Pranks Junior
English–Spanish		5–8Spanish classes K–3 · Spanish clubs · family learning at home
Palabras & Pranks
English–Spanish		8–12Spanish classes Grades 4–8 · Spanish clubs · tutoring and review · family learning at home
Licences

Classroom Licences

Licence options
LicenceWho it coversPrice
Classroom LicenceOne teacher, fillable or printed copies per classroom$19.99 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)

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French Junior SetAll 20 books · Ages 5–8 · $249.99 CADSave $149.81 (37%)Buy the set →
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Complete French SetAll 40 books · Ages 5–12 · $399.99 CADSave $399.61 (50%)Buy the set →

Each teacher who uses the files needs their own Classroom Licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Absolutely! Half the puzzles go 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: Pronunciation audio is provided for French and Spanish words, not English words.

Can I share the PDFs with colleagues?

A Classroom Licence covers your own classes. Each colleague who wants to use the files needs their own licence.

Can my school buy a school-wide licence?

Yes. Email [email protected].

How does the fillable PDF work?

Open the PDF in a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari) or a free app such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, type the answers right into the squares, and save. Or print it and use a pencil.

Can students use them on tablets or laptops?

Yes. The PDFs are fillable: print them, or type the answers on a tablet or laptop.

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 pronunciation audio?

Yes. Every 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.