Letter Coordinates – printable concentration exercise (PDF)
An answer word hidden in a field of letter rows. Clues like 2L8 tell you where each letter is. Enter the answer word and download the exercise as a free PDF.
How it works & FAQHow the exercise works
The letter field is made of rows of the alphabet that carry on from row to row. Each clue names the row, the side and the position: 2L8 means row 2, counted from the left, letter 8.
Count out every clue and write the letters down in order to get the answer. The exercise takes patience and careful counting.
Who is the exercise for?
In memory training and activity groups it is a calm concentration exercise. An answer word that fits the topic of the session links it to the conversation afterwards.
At home, a name, a place or a favourite dish can be the answer word.
Adjusting the difficulty
With “From the left only” there is no counting from the right. Fewer and shorter rows make the field easier to take in.
Longer answer words mean more clues and a longer exercise.
Your worksheet in five steps
- Enter the answer word.
- Choose the counting direction: from the left and right, or from the left only.
- If you like, adjust the rows, letters per row and font size.
- Click “Mix again” for different clues for the same word.
- Download the PDF, with the answer sheet if you like.
Frequently asked questions
Is the exercise free?
Yes. All worksheets on Demti are free and work without signing up. You may print and copy them at home, in groups and in the classroom.
What does 4R3 mean?
Row 4, counted from the right, letter 3. The example at the top of the sheet is always worked out from the printed field, so it is exactly right.
Can the answer have more than one word?
Yes. There is a gap between the words, both in the clues and in the answer line.
How do I check the answers?
Add the answer sheet. It shows the matching letter next to every clue.