Discover the benefits of solving puzzles and boost your literacy and mental health
The challenge of fighting dementia is seen as one of the biggest health crises of our time. A lot has been said and done to promote healthy living and incorporate various aspects of it in our everyday lives – avoiding junk food, exercising, taking vitamins etc. have all been a major points in the check-list […]
Read MoreBy Asuquo Udofia Two is company, three is a crowd – and literally so these days in cities across the world because of COVID-19. Social distancing… self-isolation… lockdown. These terms have been added to vocabularies with the spread of the coronavirus. In many parts of the world, social distancing has meant a lockdown of […]
Read MoreIf you have school-age children, there is nothing better than making learning fun with a puzzle. Puzzles are great activities to supplement with their regular schoolwork and general learning. They don’t have to stop learning just because they have left the classroom. If you have several children at school, having a spelling bee around the dinner […]
Read MoreGood spelling forms a solid foundation for developing the skills to solve crosswords and other word puzzle games. Spelling bees are a great educational tool to help children boost their vocabulary and general knowledge. In many ways they are just like a puzzle game that needs to be solved. They are fun, but they can […]
Read MoreWord puzzle games are great to incorporate in your child’s education. Popular games include easy crossword puzzles and word searches and many others. These can become more complex as they grow and develop their thinking, and behavioural patterns. Provide a learning challenge for kids The beauty of word puzzle games is that they always provide […]
Read MorePeople with ADHD seem to be unable to concentrate on any one thing for very long. They fidget, change the subject and often just get up and walk away. Life can be very difficult for the ADHD sufferer as well as for you as their family and friends. You have probably been looking for ways […]
Read MoreDid you know that puzzles are great for kids self-esteem? Solving puzzles such as crosswords is a great activity for kids to not not only help them learn; it also helps them boost their self-esteem and mental fitness. Best of all, it can often happen quite subconsciously, because they are having too much fun to […]
Read Moreby Denise Sutherland Double definition cryptic clues are a favourite of mine. They are deceptively simple. They can really confuse you, if you’re searching for the usual wordplay clues, but in fact they are quite simple. They are pretty much exactly what they say — two different definitions for a single word. These clues are […]
Read MoreThere are many interesting facts about crosswords. They really do have a fascinating history. Here is just a small selection of about these ever-popular puzzle games. Add these facts about crosswords to your general knowledge. We are sure there are more fascinating facts about crosswords out there. If you come across some, please let us […]
Read MoreDo you like the idea of being a wartime code-breaker in Intelligence? All very hush-hush, with a constant air of intrigue and mystery; working through the clues logically, piece by piece. Then the codeword is probably for you. It is also very satisfying to know that you are actively honing your spelling skills and boosting your […]
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