Author(s): Philip O'Carroll (Created by); Faye Berryman (Created by)

Parenting

Alphabetics is an enjoyable table game for children and/or adults. It is a word-forming game like Scrabble®, except that it uses full-size cards which show not only letters but typical English digraphs (e.g. sh, all and tion) as well as all the consonants and vowels. Words are easier to make and the game enhances spelling patterns. ALPHABETICS can be used in THREE WAYS:ONE, it is an enjoyable game for literate adults, taking typically 45 mins per game.TWO, using cards up to a certain level, the game can be played with children.THREE, tutors, parents and aides can use the letters and digraphs to help children form words.The Alphabetics Game has many fun variations. They are all explained on easy-to-follow, sturdy instruction cards.Level numbers correspond to Reader numbers, so the difficulty level of the game can be easily adjusted. Just play with the cards to your reading level.Each card has a different value. The harder to use letters score higher.