Raise funds with puzzles.
If you are on a school or club committee, one of the most difficult parts of raising money, is thinking of fundraising ideas that are different to what other groups are doing. After all, one lamington drive per year is quite enough! The trouble with doing the same old fundraisers is that you ruin it for [...]
Learn a Language with Puzzles
We have talked before about the use of puzzles when learing a second language. They are a fun way to learn your new vocbulary and spelling. At Fishpond I found a book called “Your First 100 Words in German” which is based on that same principle.
“Your First 100 Words in German” will help you learn [...]
Jugglets – word puzzles
Jugglets are a form of word puzzle. You must rearrange the letters in each word to find the solution. Once each word is solved, take the first letter of each of those words and rearrange them to find the answer to a clue.
The puzzles can be simple or quite complex. It you love anagrams you [...]
Hangman – A Great Word Game For All Ages!
If you are looking for a good word game to play, you really cannot go past Hangman. It has many advantages because it can be adapted to suit people of all ages and can be used in a variety of settings.
According to the Oxford Guide to Word Games, the game of Hangman dates back to the Victorian era [...]
60 Scrabble Facts
Following on from our recent article Happy Birthday Scrabble, here is an article documenting 60 facts that you may or may not know about this famous game. Click here to discover more.
Word Puzzles…Perfect for Kids’ Brains!
Word puzzles (crosswords and word search) are a great activity for children to do as they grow and develop their thinking, and behavioural patterns.
They are not only fun, but they help children with reading, comprehension, logic, as well as expanding their vocabulary and general knowledge. They learn new things through having to research things [...]
Types of Word Puzzles
It isn’t just crosswords that can keep your brain healthy. Any sort of puzzle that requires bursts of concentration will help. There are a number of different types of word puzzles that you can do.
Crosswords
There are different layouts of crossword. According to Wisegeek “The American-style grid usually has no more than one-sixth of its squares [...]
