Why are we playing scrabble in class?

It seemed like you all really enjoyed playing scrabble today in class.  Below are some of the benefits of playing scrabble in school.

It increases the vocabulary of a person. Even if you are learning a new language, scrabble greatly helps in picking up many new words and builds a great vocabulary.

It teaches spelling skills to children.

It enhances the mathematical skills in a person and shows us how adding one new letter can change a word or the entire meaning of a word.

It helps develop critical thinking in a person and teaches problem solving skills

It helps in developing an improved memory and a sharper brain.

It also promotes healthy and optimal brain functioning in the elderly people, and prevents the onset of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or any other mental disorders.

Playing this game regularly leads to improved concentration

Playing scrabble regularly aids in boosting the intelligence. 

   

This game prepares the brain for long term storage, retention and retrieval of information.

Scrabble involves the left-hemisphere of the brain and therefore, it stimulates the development and functioning of brain in children