Why Are Word Puzzles Good for Kids? Do your students love solving puzzles? If so, you’re in luck! There are all sorts of puzzles that can double as phonics lessons. Printable word puzzles for kids are fun and an effective way to help beginning and struggling readers learn the sound-letter relationships essential for reading success.  Word puzzles help to develop verbal reasoning, vocabulary, problem-solving, spelling, grammar, and memory. The more these skills are practiced, the

Have you ever been trying to teach a difficult concept and your students are zoning out?  We’ve all been there.  How can you engage them fast when you have nothing else in your lesson plan?  That’s easy, turn it into a game.  Educational games are motivating, engaging, and they can make a concept come to life like nothing else.  Here are a few of my favorite ways to make any lesson into a quick and exciting game.