Dr. DooRiddles A2 (Grades Prek-2)

These have become a part of our daily classroom routine. My first graders are always excited for “riddle time”. We do three a day and have gone through two books with a third starting soon. I would definitely recommend this as a way to reinforce inferencing in the primary grades.

Dr. DooRiddles is an excellent tool for helping children develop fluency, word comprehension, and problem-solving skills in a fun, interactive way. Each riddle encourages kids to read carefully, analyze clues, and make connections between words. The activities cover homonyms, synonyms, homophones, prefixes, roots, and suffixes, which not only strengthen vocabulary but also improve spelling and reading comprehension. The riddles are thoughtfully designed to challenge children without being frustrating, and they can be adapted for pre-readers by having the clues read aloud. This makes it versatile for both classroom and home use. Kids are encouraged to think critically, reason through word associations, and apply their knowledge to deduce answers—helping reinforce language skills in an engaging, hands-on format. Pros: Develops vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving Covers homonyms, synonyms, homophones, prefixes, roots, and suffixes Activities can be read aloud for pre-readers Suitable for both classroom and home learning Cons: Some riddles may be challenging for younger children without guidance Requires careful attention and focus, which may not suit very short attention spans Overall, Dr. DooRiddles is a highly educational and entertaining tool for children, offering a clever way to strengthen language skills while keeping learning fun and interactive.

This book is great! The little riddles in the book are simple, yet present a great challenge for kids. My son has had a lot of fun having me read the riddles to him and trying to guess what the riddles means. It’s a great way to encourage kids to practice using logic and reasoning to solve problems!