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Kids' Word Games - Spelling Games

By Dave Fisher, About.com Guide

These word games can help your kids learn the alphabet, improve spelling and grammar and develop logic, strategy and reasoning skills. If you're shopping for word games for the whole family, see Family Fun - Word Games.

Pictionary Junior Game

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Sketch a picture and have your team guess the word it represents! Game includes 144 word cards, with easier words on the blue side and more challenging words on the red side. Contents: game board, die, timer, card deck, 2 pencils, 2 playing pieces, paper and instructions. For 3 or more players. It's designed especially for kids ages 7 to 12, with 1,440 kid-oriented words for quick-draw fun.

20 Questions For Kids Game

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Players try to solve the secret identity of the clue giver with the fewest number of clues. National Parenting Publications Award. Manufacturer: University Games.

Bible Blurt Board Game

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Can you shout out the mystery word before your opponents do? A great family game with a junior version included, Bible Blurt uses words and definitions that are fully referenced from the New International Version of the Bible. For 3 to 12 players or teams. Age 8 and up.

Boggle Jr Word Game

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In this game, children look at the picture and spell out its name on the eight big cubes. This matching game helps teach preschoolers the alphabet and spelling. It also helps in developing memory and sorting and grouping skills. For 1 or more players.

Patch Products Buzz Word

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Your team has 45 seconds to solve 10 clues, and all the answers contain the buzz word. This fast-paced game is great for the whole family. For 4 or more players. Ages 8 and up.

Learning Resources Python Path Word-Ending Game

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Incorporate fun gameplay into learning with this engaging children's game. Kids slither along the snake path and score points for the number of words they make. Pre-readers piece together initial consonants with hard endings. For 2 to 4 players.
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Thomas & Friends Number Game

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In this game, children learn their numbers and basic addition skills. Includes 4 playing boards, 24 number pieces, spinner, and instructions. Manufacturer: Briarpatch. For 1 to 4 players. Ages 3 and up.

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