To do this mental word game, read the clues; each one refers to a word starting with the letter W.
There can be more than one correct answer.
Find more mental word games here.
Print the worksheet, supply a pen for him or her to do their own writing, or read out the clues and do it together verbally. Give extra clues if needed. Mention the relevant starting letters frequently to keep the person you are with focused.
If you have a group member that is very fast and answering all the questions first, ask that if anyone has already supplied an answer to give others a chance for the next clue. That way, people get time to think and participate. Mention the relevant starting letters frequently to focus the participant(s) while you do the game.
Early-stage memory care/dementia.
Print the worksheet, supply a pen for him or her to do the writing, or read out the clues and do it verbally together. Give extra clues if needed. Mention the relevant starting letters frequently to keep the person you are with focused.
Middle stage memory care/dementia.
As for the early stage, give more verbal clues and maybe do some actions as hints.
Add to this activity by making a list of as many words you can think of that start with W in a set time. This can be done on a whiteboard or as a group activity.
Here is another word clues game activity where all the answers begin with the letter A.
Click here to see what the Memorycafedirectory says about the importance of doing word games. With emphasis on older adults with dementia.
Each Clue Leads to a Word Starting with a Specific Letter.
Each Clue Leads to a Word Starting with a Specific Letter.
Each Clue Leads to a Word Starting with a Specific Letter.
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