Sharon A Lavy

Whiz Kids Activity Book One Sharon A Lavy

Puzzles, Word Search, Mazes and more. Although this activity book was produced for upcoming Whiz Kids, puzzle solving is not just for youngsters. Brain studies have shown that word search and other puzzles can help improve memory, focus, vocabulary, and overall mental acuity. A 2007 Harvard Business Review article by Gilkey and Kilts, discusses the benefits of puzzle solving to develop our skill at pattern recognition. Pattern recognition is the brain's ability to find order and create meaning from data around us. Other studies discovered that word search is effective at helping to teach a second language. Even if you don't want to learn another language, there's always room to expand your vocabulary. Most English speaking adults have a 20 to 35 thousand word vocabulary, while there are over 1 million words in the English language.