Problem Analysis:
The task involves creating new words by combining the letters in the hexagon. The central red letter "I" must be included in every word formed. The letters around the hexagon are:
- Top: R
- Top-right: B
- Bottom-right: C
- Bottom: E
- Bottom-left: M
- Top-left: O
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify the Central Letter: The central letter is "I," which must be part of every word.
2.
Combine Letters: Form valid English words by combining "I" with one or more of the surrounding letters (R, B, C, E, M, O).
3.
Ensure Validity: Ensure that each combination forms a valid English word.
Word Formation:
Let's systematically form words using "I" and the surrounding letters:
#### 1. Using "I" and "R":
- IR
- RIB
- RIME
- RIMEY (Not a standard word)
#### 2. Using "I" and "B":
- BI
- BRIE
- BIME (Not a standard word)
- BIRE (Not a standard word)
#### 3. Using "I" and "C":
- CI
- ICE
- ICER
- ICING
#### 4. Using "I" and "E":
- IE
- EIR
- EMIR (Not a standard word)
- EMIRATE (Not relevant here as it exceeds the scope)
#### 5. Using "I" and "M":
- MI
- MIME
- MIRE
- MICE
#### 6. Using "I" and "O":
- IO
- ORIE (Not a standard word)
- ORIBE (Not a standard word)
- ORIME (Not a standard word)
Valid Words:
From the combinations above, the valid words are:
1. IR
2. BI
3. ICE
4. ICER
5. ICING
6. MI
7. MIME
8. MIRE
9. MICE
Final Answer:
The valid words formed are:
```
IR
BI
ICE
ICER
ICING
MI
MIME
MIRE
MICE
```
Thus, the solution is:
\boxed{IR, BI, ICE, ICER, ICING, MI, MIME, MIRE, MICE}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable letters to make words.