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When I heard about this Linky, I knew I had to join in! Cynthia at 2ndGradePad  is hosting a My Favorite Freebie Linky Pary. My Favorite Freebie I had to think long and hard about this but in the end it was my Word Board that I have to admit is my favorite.   It is My Favorite Because ... I love these cute cats for many reasons - yes they are cute but they also invite so much learning to take place. And they are also versatile.   You can use them as a board game or you can project them up on a smart board and use them to play a game - try 'What's my word?', 'Word Clue' or 'How Many Words Can You Make?'   The Story Behind It The story behind it goes back so long ago that I really can't remember when or how I started using some version of the Word Board. I think originally I would just draw out a large chart divided into 2 or 3 parts and write letters in each part. Students were then challenged to make as many words as they possibly could.   This worked re...