by Patty George Here’s a simple vocabulary game you can play with children of all ages! You can watch this video on our Global Literacy Channel to see a more detailed demonstration. First you will need a vegetable tray with compartments. Number each section 1-6. The center compartment can be used for rolling the die. Scatter words on index cards in each section.
We’ve selected words from the book One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies. When you roll the die, look for the corresponding number on the vegetable tray. Pick a word card from that compartment. Have your child define the word, act it out, use it in a sentence and/or illustrate the word. You can adapt this game a bit for younger children. For children who aren’t reading (or struggle to recognize or decode words), you can add objects. In the video, we added plastic animals to each compartment. You can roll the die and have your child pick an animal in the corresponding section. Then, have your child tell you the name of the animal. You can also have your child describe the animal or tell you what they know about it. This is a great way to build language skills! This game can be used to reinforce math skills as well. Rather than scattering vocabulary words in each section, try substituting addition or multiplication facts. Or, place coins in each compartment. Have your child roll the die a few times, collect the coins in the corresponding numbered sections, then practice counting the change. The possibilities are endless!
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