VALENTINES DAY HINK PINKS et al. PUZZLES Word Riddles Task Cards

HINK PINKS, HINKY PINKIES, and HINKITY PINKITIES are riddles that help children learn to problem solve while exercising vocabulary skills (definitions, synonyms, parts of speech, rimes, ...). These Valentine's Day themed, printable task cards prompt your students to interpret data, make inferences, draw conclusions, and analyze new information. Hink Pinks, et al. riddles are terrific for centers, enrichment, differentiation, bell ringers, sponge activities, and GATE. They are even available for digital learning on TPT Easel. But the BEST part is your kiddos will love them!

HOW HINK PINKS, et al. WORK

• Hink Pink clues lead you to a 2 word answer.
  • Each answer word must have just one syllable.
  • The 2 words must rhyme.

• Hinky Pinky clues also require a 2 word answer.
  • Each answer word must have two syllables.
  • The 2 words must rhyme.

• Hinkity Pinkity clues seek a 2 word answer.
  • Each answer word must have three syllables.
  • The 2 words must rhyme.

EXAMPLES

• Hink Pink
  • Clue: box of chocolates
  • Answer: sweet treat

• Hinky Pinky
  • Clue: bonbons on the beach
  • Answer: sandy candy

• Hinkity Pinkity
  • Clue: flawless candy
  • Answer: confection perfection

CONTENTS

• 24 clue cards
  • 12 Hink Pink clue cards
  • 8 Hinky Pinky clue cards
  • 4 Hinkity Pinkity clue cards
• 1 answer key
• digital version

HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT

• Place an appropriate number of cards at a literacy center.
• Use a few clues as a warm-up activity. This is especially helpful if you conduct a pull-out program.
• Employ Hink Pinks as a sponge activity.
• Fast finishers love to work with these challenges.
• Post several clues each day and train your students to use them as an anchor activity.
• Add this product to your repertoire of Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) activities.
• Invite your learners to solve Valentine Hink Pinks, et al. digitally on TPT Easel.

In order to ensure your students’ success, begin by solving several as a whole group, demonstrating the thinking that leads to the solutions.

RELATED PRODUCTS

• CHRISTMAS HINK PINKS HINKY PINKIES et al.
• EASTER HINK PINKS HINKY PINKIES
• GROUNDHOG DAY HINK PINKS HINKY PINKIES HINKITY PINKITIES
• HALLOWEEN HINK PINKS HINKY PINKIES HINKITY PINKITIES
• HINK PINKS HINKY PINKIES et al. Election Theme
• THANKSGIVING HINK PINKS HINKY PINKIES HINKITY PINKITIES

Enjoy!

Barb Evans

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