Language Boxes for Older Students

If your caseload is anything like mine, it is chocked full of language goals. And if your students are anything like mine, they get bored. Fast. And the one thing that they love that will keep them interested is a game. I know, I know. You're probably thinking, not another game! (Because trust me, I was!) The thought of pulling out the game pieces, a generic game board my students have seen hundreds of times, and that electronic spinner that all the kids love so much (and I've loved to hate) makes me want a shot. Of caffeine of course :)

So I bring you back to the good old game of my childhood- the box game! (for the lack of a better name. If you know the actual name of this game I would love to know it!) The premise is simple, you have a grid of equally spaced dots that players take turns connecting to form a box. The part that makes this game fun is the strategy involved- draw too many lines of the same box and your opponent can complete it and claim it as their own! 

Add in some language goals and you have yourself a fun, exciting, and simple game that will hold your students' attention while they practice their IEP goals.

This 19 page download features:

• 3 pages of synonym/antonym boxes (90 total words)
• 2 pages of categories (60 total categories)
• 2 pages of multiple meaning words (60 total words)
• 1 page of homonyms (30 total pairs)
• 2 pages of associations (60 total pairs) 
• one blank page 
• answer key for synonyms/antonyms and multiple meaning words 

See a preview page below...

You can find this product here! If you download, be sure to leave me some feedback. Not only does it let me and other potential buyers know how well you like my product, you also earn TpT credits to use towards future products!

Race Car Synonyms and Antonyms {With my 100 Facebook fan freebie!!}

I can't believe it! I made it to 100 Facebook likes- you all are awesome! As promised, I have a freebie for you- Race Car Synonyms and Antonyms Level 1. 

For this post, though, I'm going to focus on Race Car Synonyms and Antonyms Level 2, which is for sale in my store. They are almost identical: Level 1 is aimed at grades K-3, Level 2 is geared for grades 3-5. 

Each download has a total of 60 cards- that's 30 pairs for both synonyms and antonyms! Since both downloads are similar, I have differentiated the cards in the upper right hand corner. For example, the cards below say "Synonym Level 2" and "Antonym Level 2". That way, if you decide to buy the Level 2 cards in addition to the Level 1 card freebie, you will be able to keep the cards separate. 

There's a cute game board to use with your students. All you need is your own game pieces and die, or a spinner. 

I've also included an answer key included that lists all the synonym and antonym pairs. In addition, there is a carryover worksheet. You can have your student draw (or come up with their own) two different synonym and antonym cards. From there, your student must come up with their own synonym/antonym to that word and use their new word in a sentence. 

I hope you enjoy your freebie! And if you like it, go check out Race Car Synonyms and Antonyms Level 2. As always, if you download, I would appreciate your feedback!