As I've mentioned here, many hyperlexic and autistic learners have a passion for colors, especially as toddlers and preschoolers. Hyperlexic kids also love words and spelling.
So, this free printable color word scramble game is the perfect blend of those three things: colors, words, and spelling.
Simply rearrange the words to find the color name. And, if you want, you could connect the word to the correctly colored paint blob that decorate the sides of this printable.
By the way, since I live in Canada where we use colour versus color (although I tend to use the American spelling on this blog for simplicity), you will find two versions of this game included below, one with the American English spelling of color and gray and one with the British English spelling of colour and grey. That way you can print the one that best suits your needs and spelling variant.
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 math themed activity for kids, then give this color word scramble worksheet a try. It would be great to pair with this colors I spy game.
Download the Color Word Scramble Printable
