| Abstract |
Compound Words Puzzle is a board game that puts words together to form
a compound noun. Players would pick random words and use their
vocabulary skills to connect words that they have randomly selected. For
example; the word “hot†if combined with “spot†would create a new word
which is “hotspotâ€. Other examples would be: “hot + pantsâ€, “hot + springâ€.
The best way to push individuals to expand their vocabulary is to relax and
have fun with compound nouns. The more they play this board game, the
more rewarding it will be for their mental, social and emotional growth.
People would enjoy playing around with everyday usage compound words
that they have discovered and words they have not even thought of. The
most valuable benefit of this board game is the mental benefits. Studies
have suggested that board game such as puzzle game has positive effects
on cognitive abilities. Additionally, players would also acquire mathematical
skills by exercising the ability to add and multiply their scores. A competitive
gamer would soon realize the importance of strategizing his every noun.
Therefore, the strategizing skill is another benefit that gamers would gain
from playing this board game. On the other hand, social benefits of playing
Compound Words Puzzle include having family, friends, colleagues,
classmates and others spend quality time together. It helps to foster
communication, competitiveness and confidence among players. Most
importantly, it is definitely a fun way to learn English compound words via a
board game. |