Word Teasers

World Teasers. Options: Middle School: This little tangerine box of conversation starters helps middle school students master test-taking words while talking and laughing at the same time. Ages 12 SAT Vocabulary: The little Green Box. 150 challenging conversations with SAT level words. Deisgned for students studying for SAT/ACT exams, but perfect for anyone who wants to spice up their conversation. The definition, pronunciation and function are on the back of each card. Ages 12+ Note that in NZ the equivalent to the US SAT (standardised test for for college admissions) would be NCEA level 3. Examples of words used are: nondescript, luminary, facetious, prudent. Funny Sayings: The Little Yellow Box. 150 silly or thought-provoking conversations starters based on idiomatic expressions (e.g., raining cats and dogs). The origin of the expression and definition are on the back of each card. World Geography: The Little Blue Box. 150 multiple choice challenge questions, highlighting fascinating tidbits and trivia about countries and cultures around the world. Important statistics are included on the back of each card. Origins: The Little Purple Box. 150 conversation starters based on English words and phrases borrowed from other languages. E.g. chutzpah [Yiddish: audacity; nerve] fait accompli [French: done deal], each with the origin, definition, and a fun fact about the word or phrase on the back of the card. Small Fry: The Little Pink Box. 150 conversation starters for the whole family with words kids should know by year 2, including a delightful photograph illustrating each word. A fun fact abou the key vocabularly word is on the back of each card. Sports Idioms: The Little Dark Green Box. Dive into great conversations with these 150 fast-paced conversation starters, all using popular sports idioms. This newest deck of conversation starters is guaranteed to get everyone talking, laughing and learning! Junior Edition: The Little Red Box. 150 fun conversation starters with words kid should know by year 7. Great for classroom writing prompts as well. The definition, function and synonym/antonym are on the back of each card. Please note these cards use American spelling. Old Wive`s Tales: The Little Turquoise Box, Do you believe in old wives’ tales? Test your knowledge of these superstitions, myths and legends and then see if you can figure out which ones are actually true… Packaging size (W x L x H): 84 x 88 x 80 mm. Weight: 0.3 kg