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Creative Homeschooling is...Thinking Out-of-the-Box!
Apr. 27, 2007
The Build a Word Game!
The Build a Word Game.
Here is a fun way to strengthen spelling skills and have a blast at the same time!
What you need
To make your own Build a Word Game, all you need is index cards and multiple letters of the alphabet. For the letters of the alphabet you can use things such as; ScrabbleÔ game pieces, foam letters (that can be bought at most dollar stores) or simply cut out squares of heavy card stock paper and write the letters on yourself. You will also need to write approximately 20 “word challenges” (see below for example) on 3x5 index cards. Now that you have your materials, lets get started!
How it works
Lay the alphabet letters in a pile between the players. The first player picks a “word challenge” card and reads it out loud to the other players. Once he puts the card down, the race has begun! The players sift through the letters to see who can make a word that fit’s the challenge first. For example, the word challenge card reads, “Something that is hot”. One player may try to spell the word “stove”, while another may spell the word “fire”. The player that gets his word done first, then gets to keep the card. When there is no more cards left in the pile, the player that is holding the most, wins!
Tip! Give slower spellers a small head start to build their word. For example, once the card is read, the quick spellers must count to 5 before they can start building their word.
A sample of Word Challenges you can use!
Something that is hot.
An animal.
Something furry.
A mountain.
A word that starts with the letter “R”.
A city.
A verb.
Something you put on pizza.
A girls name.
A color.
A tool used for building.
Something that gets wet.
A toy.
Something green.
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Apr. 27, 2007 - GAME
Many thanks. You're brilliant!
Miss Meg