Research has shown that repetition is essential for the brain to learn and recall information. The engaging puzzles in this book will provide your child with repeated practice of grade level-appropriate vocabulary. Becoming fluent, or automatic, with these words helps develop reading fluency and build a strong foundation in reading comprehension, an important skill for academic success. In addition, solving word search puzzles provides fun spelling practice. The word searches begin in lowercase letters and progress to uppercase in preparation for the second grade puzzles. Upon your childs completion of each activity, use the provided incentive chart and