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Overview

The festive phrase 'Santa's Little Helpers' contains some very Christmassy words: 'star', 'tinsel', and 'treat'.

It also contains three things you might find in Santa's workshop: 'letter', 'list', and 'staple'.

What else can you find?

ABOUT THIS FREE RESOURCE

Help your child flex their word muscles with this Christmas-themed letter jumble puzzle.

The objective of this game is simple: create as many distinct new words as possible using some (or all!) of the letters found in the phrase 'Santa's Little Helpers'.

(Hint: There are over 100 possible words hiding in there!)

PUZZLE STATS, RULES & INFO

• Over 100 words to be made from the letters of the phrase ‘Santa’s Little Helpers’
• Words must be at least 3 letters long
• Solutions cannot involve letters that are NOT in the Available Letter box (e.g. ELVES would not be accepted as there is no V in the Available Letter box)
• Age-appropriate puzzle solutions are included in the PDF
• Both puzzle & solution can be printed with either colour accents or in ink-friendly greyscale

SUITABLE FOR

• Enriching vocabulary, reinforcing spelling skills, & encouraging lateral thinking
• Settler, competitive class challenge, homework, tutoring, or home learning
• Quick, themed vocabulary-adjacent activity for a session on Christmas, or the winter festive season

SUGGESTED AGE GROUPS

• Ages: 9-10
• Year: 5
• Key Stages: Upper KS2

KINDLY NOTE

The years and ages listed above are intended as recommendations only. Please feel free to use this puzzle in any context that is appropriate to your needs.

PUZZLE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR

Other age-appropriate versions of this puzzle are also available for

• Year 6 students