Whether
you are a parent, teacher or a caregiver, here are some activities
that are fun to do at home, in the classroom, or even in
the car. These materials below are provided
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These activities are designed to expose children to powerful
and empowering words in an appealing way. Our goal is to
get kids to use new words in their every day language and
have a blast doing it!
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Using words that are presented on WordGirl, you and your child will play a game in which concentration, flexibility, word recognition, and problem-solving are encouraged.
Related Episode: "Re-Enter, The Butcher","Re-Re-Enter,
The Butcher", "Driving Miss Granny",
"Play Date", "Chucky and the Sandwich
Factory"
In this activity, your child will create an original recipe. However, rather than
a recipe for food, this recipe will make a “hullabaloo.”
Related Episode: “Tobey or Not Tobey.”
Enlisting the help of older siblings or friends, concoct a “salad” of as many synonyms as possible in a game for two or more players.
Related Episode: “The Wrath of Tobey”
A game for two that borrows from the children’s card game, “Go Fish,” and tests their knowledge of color names.
Related Episode: “Name That Dude”
Expand and reinforce vocabulary presented on WordGirl by drawing a series of flashcards that are to be used in a game between two players.
Related Episode: “Enter, The
Butcher”
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