Build vocabulary and have fun with contraction word games!
Contraction Games Promote Spelling Skills
This classroom contraction game is the perfect way to help them practise identifying and reading contractions. The cards feature a variety of common contractions that are used in daily life—including but not limited to, it’s, they’re, you’re, who’s—and their corresponding full forms.
To play, students listen to the calling card which gives the full version of each contraction. Students must then cover the contraction version if it appears on their BINGO board. Through this activity, students will show increased understanding of contractions in the English language.
More Contraction Card Games for the Classroom
This resource is so versatile that you can utilise the calling cards for other card games. Here are some suggestions:
- Memory Game – Students take turns flipping two cards at a time trying to find a match between a contraction and its expanded form.
- Contraction Go Fish –Played like the traditional Go Fish, but students need to match the contractions with their expanded form.
- Contraction Snap – Students play snap but with the contractions and their expanded form to match up.
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Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access.
This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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