Mrs. Melinda E. Clougherty

Riddled with Riddles: Inclusive Classroom Activities to Promote Social Interaction and Critical Thinking Mrs. Melinda E. Clougherty

"Riddled with Riddles" is a reproducible activity book designed for use in the classroom for grades 3-6 as well as for special needs students. It contains over 300 humorous riddles which consist of 3 clues and their answer. A variety of classroom games are described in the activity section such as "Riddle Hunt" "Riddle Splash" "Riddle Slap" and "Riddle Match." These games can be played in a whole class format or in small groups making it a versatile tool for regular educators, speech therapists, reading teachers and ESL teachers. These games promote critical thinking, social interaction, understanding multiple meaning words, and implied meanings. The riddle activities are highly motivating for students who struggle with these skill areas and provide them with fun and engaging ways to improve their higher order thinking skills.