riddles can be good for expanding vocabulary - 06/25/18 02:56 PM
Many riddles are based on word puns and can be an interesting means to help with expanding a child's vocabulary.
A riddle a day can be a great conversation starter between parent and child.
Here is a free list of riddles: Purple Kitty website - riddles
Some are more clever than others... some are corny... others may use archaic language.
ETA:
- More vocabulary-building resources in this old post.
- Discussion of vocabulary deficit in this old post.
- Expanding vocabulary as part of an enriched home environment, found in resources in this old post
- Adult vocabulary skills mentioned in this old post, and in this old post (hat tip to philly103).
A riddle a day can be a great conversation starter between parent and child.
Here is a free list of riddles: Purple Kitty website - riddles
Some are more clever than others... some are corny... others may use archaic language.
ETA:
- More vocabulary-building resources in this old post.
- Discussion of vocabulary deficit in this old post.
- Expanding vocabulary as part of an enriched home environment, found in resources in this old post
- Adult vocabulary skills mentioned in this old post, and in this old post (hat tip to philly103).