Turn Any Lesson into an Interactive Crossword with AI

 

Turn Any Lesson into an Interactive Crossword with AI

Engage Students with AI-Generated Puzzles

Transform your lesson materials into fun, memorable crosswords using NotebookLM’s AI and CrosswordLabs’ instant puzzle builder.

Major Heading: Why Use AI for Classroom Crosswords?

  • Boost Retention: Puzzles reinforce key vocabulary and concepts through active recall.
  • Save Prep Time: AI generates clues and word lists in seconds—no manual brainstorming required.
  • Customize Easily: Tailor difficulty and focus areas for each unit or topic.

Step-By-Step Guide to Building Your Crossword

  1. Analyze Your Lesson in NotebookLM

    • Go to NotebookLM and click Create new.
    • Upload your lesson PDFs, slides, or even audio files via the Add button.

  2. Generate Word-Clue Pairs with AI

    • In the chat prompt, enter:

      “Create 20 clues for a crossword in the following style. Do not add any bullets or formatting: Dog man’s best friend is ___.”

    • Copy the resulting list of words and clues.

  3. Build Your Puzzle in CrosswordLabs

    • Head to CrosswordLabs and paste your word-clue pairs.
    • Adjust grid size or layout as needed, then click Generate Crossword.

  4. Share and Play

    • Distribute the puzzle link to students or embed it in your LMS.
    • Track completion and review any missed terms in follow-up discussions.

Pro Tips for Maximum Impact

  • Unit-Specific Puzzles: Create separate crosswords for each module, then combine top terms into a comprehensive review.
  • Vary Difficulty: Mix definition-style clues with fill-in-the-blank or synonym prompts.
  • Collaborative Solving: Pair students and let them submit one puzzle collectively to foster teamwork.

Try it yourself with NotebookLM →
Generate crosswords instantly in CrosswordLabs →

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