One of my sons has been interested in weather for as long as I can remember. There's a reason why we've done a few weather activities over the years.
However, the weather, specifically clouds and storms, have also been a major source of anxiety for him.
Learning about weather though has really helped him manage his anxiety. He knows that certain types of clouds aren't going to bring storms. And he knows that hail isn't super common here. It happens only a couple of times during the summer.
The more he knows about weather, the easier it is for him to use logic to deal with his worries. See anxiety strategy #3 here for more info on using logic to deal with worries.
So this weather word scramble game is just another way for us to feed his interest and build his knowledge about weather. And hopefully help him a bit further with managing and coping with his weather related anxiety.
Why Word Scramble Games are Good for Kids
Word scramble games are a great way for kids to work on vocabulary, spelling, language skills, working memory, problem-solving skills, writing, and so much more! There's a wide range of skills you could target here. Just get creative.
You can use free printable word scramble games like this one at home, in the classroom, or even on the road. Or you could use them in Zoom meetings for online learning (tips on how to do so here). They'd even make a great rainy day activity too!
Also, if you've been looking for other ideas on how to use your hyperlexic child's interests in letters, then word scramble games are a great fit. They definitely build off of a hyperlexic child's interest in letters. I mean the game is literally just a bunch of letters. Besides, using your hyperlexic child's interest to teach new skills is definitely something you should be doing - and something you'll hear me say a lot around here!
So anyway, if you're looking for a quick weather activity for kids, then give this weather word scramble worksheet a try.
Download the Weather Word Scramble Printable
This printable is three pages total. Two versions of the word scramble game are included (one with a word bank and one without the word list). Each game contains 20 weather related words. An answer key is also included.
To get your copy of the weather word scramble, click the link below.
>> Click here to download the free printable
