Hobbies And Interests
Bookworm
Bookworm is a one-player game that can be purchased as computer software or played online. There is a screen full of letter tiles and you must make words with connecting letter tiles. The longer and more complex the word is, the more points you get. Once you make a word, the bookworm on the side of the screen will give you the definition of the word. Be careful, though. Red tiles will burn down towards the bottom of the screen that you must use to prevent your library from blowing up! Bookworm is a fun, educational spelling game that you can play for hours.
Scrabble
Scrabble is a great educational spelling game made by Hasbro. Scrabble originated as a board game, but now can be played play online. In Scrabble, you use your letter tiles to make words. The goal is to get the highest point score, using all or as many of your letter tiles as possible. Scrabble is a great spelling game to play with your family.
Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune started out as a game show, and later became a board game. Now you can play it online. It is a fun, educational game that can be played alone or with others. The object of the game is to win the most money by solving word puzzles. Wheel of Fortune is a great game to watch on television or play.
Word Search Puzzle
Word searches are great educational spelling games that are used widely in most schools. You can do them by yourself or with a friend. Word search books can be purchased inexpensively in your local store, or you can print free word search puzzles online. In word search puzzles, you have a square full of letters and a list of words usually located below. The object is to find and circle the words in the square puzzle. The words may be spelled forwards, backwards or diagonally. These puzzles are a great way to relax and unwind.