Children climb to new heights in reading and writing with these engaging word-building games! Working from the starting word at the bottom, children read clues on each rung, then change and rearrange letters to create words until they reach the top. All the while, they're boosting decoding and spelling skills, broadening vocabulary, and becoming better, more fluent readers. Word building games for Ages 8-9 to build fluency, vocabulary and spelling skills Over 80 photocopiable activities Perfect for use in the classroom or at home About the Author: Timothy Rasinski is a professor of literacy education at Kent State University and director of its award winning reading clinic. He has written over 200 articles and has authored, co-authored or edited over 50 books or curriculum programs on reading education. Please note this book is a UK edition and therefore contains British-English spellings.