Now that Christmas is over, it's time to move on to the next holiday: Valentine's Day! Out with the reindeer and the red, green, and gold and in with the pink and red hearts and love.
Speaking of love, you know what hyperlexic kids love? Letters and words. So if you're wanting a quick no prep Valentine's Day activity that will appeal to them, then this Valentine's Day word scramble is the perfect place to start.
They'll love unscrambling the letters to find the secret Valentine's Day themed word!
Why Word Scramble Games are Good for Kids
Word scramble games are a great way for kids to work on vocabulary, spelling, language skills, working memory, problem-solving skills, writing, and so much more! There's a wide range of skills you could target here. Just get creative.
You can use free printable word scramble games like this one at home, in the classroom, or even on the road. Or you could use them in Zoom meetings for online learning (tips on how to do so here). They'd even make a great rainy day or snow day activity too!
Also, if you've been looking for other ideas on how to use your hyperlexic child's interests in letters, then word scramble games are a great fit. They definitely build off of a hyperlexic child's interest in letters. I mean the game is literally just a bunch of letters. Besides, using your hyperlexic child's interest to teach new skills is definitely something you should be doing - and something you'll hear me say a lot around here!
So anyway, if you're looking for a quick Valentine's Day activity, give this Valentine's Day word scramble for kids a try.
