Time Travel Mad Libs: World's Greatest Word Game
Mad Libs Series
What’s inside...
Time Travel Mad Libs is an interactive collection of 21 fill-in-the-blank stories that whisk readers to various moments in history—from the age of dinosaurs to the distant future. By choosing nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more, children create hilarious, one-of-a-kind tales while strengthening grammar and vocabulary skills. Each activity offers a playful glimpse into a different era, inviting kids to imagine themselves as explorers, scientists, or adventurers navigating famous milestones in human (and pre-human) history.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which era was your favorite to visit and why?
How did your word choices change the story’s outcome?
What real facts would you like to learn about that time period?
Tip: Role play these questions
Take turns choosing words to model creative risk-taking.
Look up a real photo or article after each story to connect fiction with fact.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Words Change Meaning
Explanation: Swapping one adjective can flip an outcome from serious to silly.
Real-World Application: Choose words carefully when writing or speaking.
Example Lesson: Team Creativity
Explanation: Group play rewards listening to others’ ideas.
Real-World Application: Collaborate respectfully during school projects.
Example Lesson: Historical Curiosity
Explanation: Each story references a real era or event.
Real-World Application: Visit libraries or museums to dig deeper.
Example Lesson: Confidence Through Humor
Explanation: Kids see their word choices make others laugh.
Real-World Application: Use humor to break the ice and build friendships.