Games to Reinforce Reading and Spelling

 By Kathleen Babcock, Landmark School Elementary Middle School, Case Manager

Using Game Boards

Print out the game board below (or create your own generic game board.)Make cards for the skills that need reinforcing. Dice and playing pieces are needed. Roll the dice, move the number of squares and select a card. Complete the task indicated on the card. Then it becomes the next player’s turn. Elements of chance cards (roll again, move back 2 spaces) adds excitement to the game.  See the sample below and then get started creating your own game to play with your students.

           Variations

• Use sight words
• Use words following a particular linguistic pattern
• Use words following a particular syllabication principle
• Use words following spelling principles
• Use words that follow common sequences
• Use vocabulary words

                  Printable Game Board                                                       Sample Playing Cards

                             Use the double arrow icon on the Flashpaper Document below to print each template.

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