Skill· 6y–8y· 3 min
Word Detective — Crack the Code Inside Words
Child hunts for words within words, builds compound words, and experiments with prefixes and suffixes. This playful word investigation reveals phonological awareness, morphological knowledge, and metalinguistic thinking critical for reading readiness.
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
No materials required. This is an entirely oral/auditory activity. Parent and child can be anywhere comfortable. If your child is familiar with reading or writing, they may want to air-write or visualize letters -- that's fine but not necessary.
How it works
The 4-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
Visual example
Coming soon