Bubblebox is a great site where you can try out new internet games.  The one I am really into right now is called Block Drop it seems deceptively simple but it does not take you long to realize that it is a puzzle game that requires you to think many moves ahead.  I have spent a lot of time with this game it is addicting to say the least!  If you get the chance you should give it a try.  It keeps track of your levels and high scores so you not only compete against the computer you compete against yourself as well

If you are a teacher looking to improve the focus and spelling of your students you should consider creating your own word search puzzle. Ideal for younger students a traditional word search puzzle will help children to identify correct spellings, misspellings and improve focus and concentration while at the same time having some fun in the classroom. Word searches are often seen as a game by many children that they can enjoy easily. While crossword puzzles may be too advanced for them to consider fun or be able to even complete a simple word search puzzle can put their brains to the test without them even realizing it.

Try out a website designed for creating your own word search puzzle. These websites offer a variety of different options so you can input the words you want and also their “alternate” versions where they are spelled incorrectly. The website will then compile the words into a word search puzzle which you can simply print off and copy to give to your young budding students as part of a fun classroom activity or homework they are sure to want to complete. While creating your own word search puzzle should not replace traditional spelling tests and teaching methods they are a great educational supplement to your teaching program that students will love to get involved with. You can even encourage team working within the classroom with this activity, just set up the students in groups of 3 or 4 and offer “stars” or other rewards to the group who finds them all first.

Printable Brain Teasers are fun hand outs for any age! The best thing about them is they have the instructions printed on them so you don’t have to repeat yourself.

1. Do they have a 4th of July in England?

2. If there are 7 months that have 31 days in them and 11 months that have 30 days in them, how many months have 28 days in them?

3. How many birthdays does the average man have?

4. What is boiled then cooled, sweetened then soured?

5. A woman gives a beggar 50 cents; the woman is the beggar’s sister, but the beggar is not the woman’s brother. How come?

Choose from our growing collection of printable free word searches

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