Book excerpt: Front of the Class Puzzles and Games for grades 1 to 2 gives kids a brain boost as they complete crosswords, word searches, mazes, and word games. These word puzzles encourage concentration while strengthening spelling, word recognition, and vocabulary skills. Filled with hours of game-based activities, Puzzles and Games engages children by stimulating the learning process. Each activity in this 320-page book challenges learners to focus on the task at hand while strengthening the reading, writing, and communication skills they need for academic success. These games will flex children’s mental muscles as they explore a variety of puzzles and word games. The Front of the Class activity book series combines education and entertainment with colorful word searches, word games, crossword puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dots, and number games. These books are full of challenging puzzles that help children master essential critical thinking skills. Portable, age-appropriate, and entertaining, Front of the Class activity books provide a fun and convenient learning format that children can use at home or on the go.