Labor Day Word Scramble (Free Printable + Answer Key)
This Labor Day word scramble introduces students to workers and the labor movement, with terms like Union, Factory, Wages, and Weekend. Free printable worksheet with answer key included.
Scrambled Words
EKORWR( 6 letters )
NNUIO( 5 letters )
FYACTOR( 7 letters )
WGEAS( 5 letters )
EEDEWKN( 7 letters )
YSEATF( 6 letters )
KSTEIR( 6 letters )
PREAAD( 6 letters )
RATED( 5 letters )
ADIHLYO( 7 letters )
Word List with Definitions
WORKER
A person who does a job, whose contributions Labor Day was created to honor.
UNION
An organized group of workers who join together to improve pay and working conditions.
FACTORY
A building where goods are manufactured, central to the industrial workplaces that sparked the labor movement.
WAGES
The money a worker earns for their labor, usually paid hourly or weekly.
WEEKEND
The Saturday and Sunday break from work, won in part through labor organizing.
SAFETY
Protection from harm on the job, a major goal of early labor reforms.
STRIKE
A work stoppage used by employees to press for better pay or conditions.
PARADE
A public procession, the traditional way American cities have marked Labor Day since 1882.
TRADE
A skilled occupation such as carpentry or plumbing, often learned through apprenticeship.
HOLIDAY
A day off from work or school. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894.
About Labor Day
Labor Day is celebrated on the first Monday in September and honors the contributions of American workers. It grew out of the labor movement of the late 1800s, when workers organized for shorter hours, safer conditions, and fair pay.
Labor Day Vocabulary
This puzzle features vocabulary about work and the labor movement, including WORKER, UNION, FACTORY, and WAGES, along with the changes the movement won such as WEEKEND and SAFETY.
How to Use This Word Scramble in Class
Use this word scramble in the first week of September alongside a short discussion of why Labor Day exists. Older students can research a job in their own community and describe what a fair workday looks like. It connects well to units on economics and civics.
Printable Labor Day Word Scramble Worksheet
Click the print button to print this labor day word scramble. The printable version includes the scrambled words and answer key, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.