One children's book that is popular among hyperlexic children is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. They just adore this book and love to read it over and over!
They'll even recreate scenes from the illustrations - from memory! - using their alphabet magnets. It's amazing how many times I've seen photos of hyperlexic kids arranging their letters just like they see in the pages of the book.
Now, some might think that a word scramble for a book geared towards small children might not be appropriate given that most kids that would be the target audience for this book cannot read, spell, or write yet. But hyperlexic children aren't like most children you'd know!
Activities that involve letters and words are highly motivating to hyperlexic children. As are word games. It's also not uncommon for these kids to write early.
So while this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom word scramble might not be a good fit for most young children who love this book, it is indeed a perfect fit for hyperlexic children!
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 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 Chicka Chicka Boom Boom activity, then give this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom word scramble for kids a try.
Download the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Word Scramble
