Stretching Out Thinking: How to Make the Most of a Word Game (K-8th)

In a previous post, The Math Behind the Fun and Games, I shared “lessons for masterminds who love Wordle.” Our students love puzzles, games, and brainteasers. So, as long as we’re sharing these with students, we might as well squeeze out as much learning and thinking as possible! Here’s a game you have probably played. … Read more

Split-Pairs Puzzle ~ Student Tutorial with Practice Puzzle

Here is a new kind of word puzzle your students may enjoy. It’s one that I’ve incorporated into the newest Mini-Mystery Progressive Puzzle: Vengeance for Victims of a Valentine Vandal ($2 -TPT). I’ve added it to the Puzzle Tutorials page and you can find the student practice puzzle that goes along with the video here. … Read more