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Alphabet Challenge
Suggested ages: 7–12; younger children may need a reader
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Instructions & usage
A whole alphabet of possibilities. Find an answer for every letter you can.
Alphabet Challenge is a solo completion challenge. Use a dictionary with a helper if you want a cooperative game.
Players: 1 · Time: about 12 minutes · Equipment: Pencils.
How to play
- Write a real thing you might pack for a trip for each letter.
- Use the starting letter shown beside each writing line.
- Skip a tricky letter and return to it later.
- Score 1 for each fitting answer; goal is 20 or more out of 26.
- Use a dictionary with a helper if you want a cooperative game.
Example of a turn
B could be BOOK; W could be WATER.
Scoring and finishing
Score 1 for each fitting answer; goal is 20 or more out of 26. Use a dictionary with a helper if you want a cooperative game.
At home and in the classroom
Print one sheet per child. A helper can read the directions first and check the completed challenge afterwards. Read answers aloud and discuss unfamiliar words. A dictionary can help settle a disputed word fairly.
Try a variation
Complete the challenge with a helper first, then try it independently.
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What you’ll need
Pencils
Make the most of it
B could be BOOK; W could be WATER.
Printing tips
Check the file’s paper size and print one test page. Choose “fit” if edges are clipped.
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