Word Play

Introduction

Word Plays are games the utilize resources that are readily available to the parent and child. These games allow children to use previous knowledge to solve immediate challenges. This is beyond any training a child can receive from any book or teacher. This is using their minds and abilities they only possess. They are awakening knowledge!! Play these games daily either as a part of lessons or as a break from them. These are also great ideas for Family game nights. They are low cost and low resource!

Good Luck! And as always let us know any and all variations and success stories with all the games!

Anagrams

Although started in Greece as a form of entertainment, anagrams were wildly popular in Medieval Europe.

Cryptograms

As with anagrams, cryptograms were started in ancient Greece, but for a much different purpose.

Charades

This ancient games goes well back into antiquity.

Homonym Synonym Antonym Game

This is a great game to stretch those language skills.

20 Questions

This is a game made popular from the years of radio entertainment.

I Spy

This game can be played anywhere and can be used for educational purposes or just plain fun!

Deciphering Codes

There are innumerable ways to create codes