Have you seen my free spelling games? I’m adding another one!
I’m on a mission to create a free spelling game for each list in the Within Word Pattern of spelling. (Did I just lose you there? Check out this post if you want to know more.)
We’re starting with short and long vowel contrasts and will move into more challenging spelling patterns that are within words.
Today: short and long e dominoes!
The game is very simple. Just cut out the dominoes and divide them up evenly. Then take turns choosing from your pile to set down a domino. It has to connect to another one with the same spelling pattern.
You’ll find three spelling patterns in the game:
short e (vest, mend, etc.)
long e spelled -e (he, she, be, etc.)
long e spelled ee (speed, peek, etc.)
Are you thinking that this sounds more like a reading game than a spelling game? It’s both. What makes it a spelling game is that your child really needs to notice and think about those spelling patterns before placing a domino. If you’re looking for a spelling game that will have your child actually write the words, check out some of my games for any word list on my spelling resource page.
Check out the rest of our spelling games in this series!
- Game 1: Snake Race (short a, a-e)
- Game 2: Rainy Day Spelling (short a, a-e, ai)
- Game 3: Train Game (a-e, ai, ay)
- Game 4: Short & Long e Dominoes (short e, -e, -ee)
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Alice @ Mums Make Lists says
Love this – my 5 year old at the stage of just being awed by all the different ways you can make a long e and randomly splattering all the different ones she knows everywhere 🙂 This could really help!
Anna Geiger says
It does help draw attention to the different patterns. Stay tuned for more long e games! 🙂
Katie @ Gift of Curiosity says
Printing these now! This is a skill my kids are still working on and I think we will all have playing this game together. Thank you for your amazing resources!
Anna Geiger says
You’re welcome, Katie – so glad you can use it!
Heather says
As always, Anna, these games are awesome! Hope you are feeling well!
Anna Geiger says
Thanks so much, Heather – just nine weeks to go!
nida says
hi anna, could you help me to teach english as a second language to my 5 year child???
Anna Geiger says
I’m sorry, Nida – I get asked this a lot, but I really don’t have experience in that area!
Taeyeon says
Thank you for sharing your ideas.