Perfectly Challenging Brain Games for Kids! - by Danielle Hall (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Fun and challenging brain games for puzzle-loving kids

Solving puzzles is an awesome way for kids to boost their patience, confidence, and creative thinking. This book is jam-packed with 100 mind-bending games for kids 8 to 12, to help them practice these skills while having a blast! Simple instructions make it easy for kids to jump into each new type of puzzle, and fun facts sprinkled throughout make this puzzle adventure even more a-maze-ing.

• 10 puzzle types--Help kids explore a huge variety of puzzles, from anagrams and rebuses to riddles and word ladders.
• Different challenge levels--These puzzles get tougher as the book goes on--with a final Brain Bender at the end of every section--so kids can see their puzzle talents grow.
• No screens required--Keep kids engaged and off their devices with puzzles they can solve with just a pencil and some perseverance.

Discover a book of brain games for kids that sharpens their minds and makes skill-building fun.

Review Quotes

"As a longtime educator, Danielle Hall's understanding of engagement paired with rigor truly comes through in this release for children. Perfectly Challenging Brain Games for Kids is as thematically appealing as it is challenging in brain flex. The games included are scaffolded for an increase in difficulty beginning with familiar exercises such as word searches and anagrams and concluding with activities such as word ladders and the Japanese logic game, futoshiki. All-in-all, a definite must-have!" --Aisha Christa Atkinson, K-12 educator

"Danielle Hall's experience in developing fun and creative game-based challenges shines through in this high-interest puzzle book for kids. Perfectly Challenging Brain Games for Kids is a must-have for all parents and teachers who want to engage kids in critical thinking and problem solving. My niece cannot get enough of her books, and this one is no exception. With anagrams, rebus puzzles, mazes, and more, your kids will not be able to put this one down." --Bonnie Hamer, owner of Presto Plans Inc, an education-based company for middle and high school English language arts teachers

"This book had me hooked at Chapter 1 with the word searches! I love that there are different types of puzzles that appeal to different people. I can see these easily being used as a daily lesson warm-up for teachers in the classroom. I also appreciate the fun facts laced throughout the book and that you don't have to complete the puzzles in order. But this book isn't just for kids! Adults who like brain challenges will also get a kick out of these puzzles and riddles. Home run all the way!" --Tanya G Marshall, CEO of The Butterfly Teacher

About the Author

DANIELLE HALL has loved puzzles from an early age and enjoyed old computer games like The 7th Guest and Myst. She has 10 years of teaching experience in North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and Germany. Currently, she makes digital escape games for middle and high schoolers. She lives with her wife and pets Padfoot and Crookshanks in Astoria, Oregon. Visit her at teachnouvelle.com.