Making Words- Home Challenge

Dear NLES Families,

Let’s make some words! “Making Words” is a fun way to practice spelling, work with word families, and play with words!  My challenge for you at home is to hold a “Making Words” challenge with your family. Which family member can make the most (real) words out of the letter tiles? Can anyone use all 9 letter tiles to make the MYSTERY WORD?

 (Use this opportunity with younger children to coach them through the activity. You can discuss word families and rhyming! )

 

Here are some basic instructions for “Making Words”:

1. Print a copy of the “Making Words Game Card” and the “Letter Tiles”. Cut the letter tiles on the lines.  (Game Card and Tiles are on the side panel of the blog.)

2. Arrange the letter tiles to see how many 2, 3, 4, or 5 letter or even longer words you can make. Write the words in the correct column. When you finish, use all the letters to make the "mystery word."

 

If you and your child enjoy this activity- simply Google “Making Words” on the Internet. There are MANY other game boards to download, ideas to make at home, or electronic versions to play. Have fun!!

***I will reveal the MYSTERY WORD of this particular game board in Friday’s message.