Word Hunt
Build pre-reading skills with this scavenger hunt.
What you need:
• list of words
• magazines, newspapers (optional)
What to do:
1. Make a list of words you are likely to see on signs as you
drive in the car (gas, stop, exit, etc.). Review
the list with your child.
2. Challenge your child to cross all the words off the list
by the time you reach your destination.
3. Try creating similar lists for words your child is likely
to encounter in the grocery store, in the garage, in her bedroom, and
so forth.
4. For more advanced readers, create a list of more difficult
words. This could even include spelling or vocabulary words from school.
5. For these words (or even simpler words), provide your child
with a newspaper or magazine to use in her search. For an extra challenge,
set a time limit on her search. How many can she find?
Learning Benefits
• increases word recognition
• strengthens ability to focus on a challenge
