Crossword puzzles (and word games) are a great way for kids to develop vocabulary and spelling skills. And puzzle solving is beneficial not only as an entertaining pastime but also as a way to keep the mind flexible. Kids who start early will usually remain puzzle aficianados throughout their life.
A good book to help reinforce phonics lessons and improve understanding of simple sounds. Creative 'free time' can be spent coloring the pictures. Reading level: Baby-Preschool. Paperback: 64 pages. ISBN: 9780486262994
One volume of the successful children's series from the former NYTimes puzzle editor, Eugene T. Maleska. 40 new word games to teach vocabulary to children (those just starting to read through to those at the third-grade level). Line drawings throughout. Paperback: 80 pages. ISBN: 9780812935240
With hundreds of themed puzzles, The Everything Kids series will provide hours of fun for young puzzlers. Kids can learn about dinosaurs, hone their math skills, improve their spanish, or just enjoy themselves with themed puzzles on pirates, cars and trucks, crazy stuff or stuff that's just gross! Whatever their interests, these puzzles and activities are bound to entertain.
These easy crosswords for children are sure to provide lots of fun while helping them to expand their vocabulary. Reading level: Ages 9-12. Paperback: 96 pages. ISBN: 9780806912493
One volume of the successful children's series from the former NYTimes puzzle editor, Eugene T. Maleska. 40 new word games to teach vocabulary to children (those just starting to read through to those at the third-grade level). Paperback: 80 pages. ISBN: 9780812935219
Every book in Trip Payne's popular, inexpensive crossword series has become a bestseller. This seventh book in the popular series is sure to provide kids with hours of fun. Reading level: Ages 9-12. Paperback: 96 pages. ISBN: 9781402710391
Twenty-four fun puzzles that will help children improve their spelling and expand their vocabularies. Helpful hints to the puzzles are provided by the ready-to-color illustrations that go with each puzzle. Reading level: Ages 4-8. Paperback: 64 pages. ISBN: 9780486285597
This collection of word search puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, crossword puzzles, and word scrambles is full of riddles and jokes to keep young puzzlers entertained for hours. Paperback: 96 pages. ISBN: 9780312289157
This selection of crosswords by Trip Payne is full of puzzles with kid-friendly clues to help youngsters improve their vocabulary and concentration abilities. Reading level: Ages 9-12. Paperback: 96 pages. ISBN: 9781402705564
Crossword creator Trip Payne's puzzles have appeared in such publications as Scholastic News, Games Junior, and TV Guide. This compilation of 40 kid-friendly puzzles will keep youngsters entertained for hours. Reading level: Ages 9-12. Paperback: 96 pages. ISBN: 9781402710384
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