5 Minute Game: The Four Letter Word Game

Here is a quick no-prep game for any elementary classroom: The Four-Letter Word Game! (No, not that four letter word!)

It helps teach vocabulary, spelling and rhyme skills.

This product includes a one-page instruction sheet including the skills taught, different player configurations, rules, a sample round, and extension ideas.

This game requires NO PREP and NO MATERIALS other than writing implements. I suggest whiteboards to save paper.

Grades to Use With:

This game can be used in any elementary classroom (grades K-8) or in a high school special education class. It is great for the following uses:

·       - Morning/home-room warm-up

·       - TOC back-up activity

·       - To fill the 5 minutes before lunch or the end of the day

·       - As a reward for small-group or one-to-one tutoring

Four-Letter Word Game Rules: Start with a 4-letter word on the paper/whiteboard. Players/teams take turns changing one letter at a time to make a new English word. Play until you are stuck or time runs out. Are you able to change all of the initial letters at least once?

Sample Round:

TENT

RENT

RANT

RANK

RINK

PINK

PINE

TINE

TIME

Easy Extensions: Ensure students know what each word means. Include a quick definition for less familiar words like TINE or RANT.

If you like this 5-minute game, check out the other ones in my store: Grace Under Pressure:

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The Rhyme Game

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One-page game instructions for the Four-Letter Word Game (PDF)