I am a big fan of the New York Times Crossword Puzzle game. In fact, I'm wishing there were a NYTCP II as I play it with my hubby all the time (wifi with one game cartridge). However, as a teacher, I'm afraid I can't recommend this game for a first grader. The vocabulary and instructions are way too complex, and it would end up frustrating for the child. However, once you feel she is reading a bit more, get it for yourself, and beam it to her so she can try to play along. But alone, no. Sorry.
One of my third graders plays Brain Age 2. While he scores rather low, he still gets a good feeling of success from it. It does not, however, focus much on reading skills. It is mostly mathematical reasoning. But it's still do-able for an 8 or 9 year old. The reading should be coming soon. Then she'll be able to make more logical choices on games.
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I am a big fan of the New York Times Crossword Puzzle game. In fact, I'm wishing there were a NYTCP II as I play it with my hubby all the time (wifi with one game cartridge). However, as a teacher, I'm afraid I can't recommend this game for a first grader. The vocabulary and instructions are way too complex, and it would end up frustrating for the child. However, once you feel she is reading a bit more, get it for yourself, and beam it to her so she can try to play along. But alone, no. Sorry. One of my third graders plays Brain Age 2. While he scores rather low, he still gets a good feeling of success from it. It does not, however, focus much on reading skills. It is mostly mathematical reasoning. But it's still do-able for an 8 or 9 year old. The reading should be coming soon. Then she'll be able to make more logical choices on games.