Slap That Word!

So the other day, I met with my kiddos and wanted to play a game with them to see which words they knew.  I've seen some variations of this online on chart paper and such. 


I laid out the word cards of the words they were supposed to know (added in some letters for the kiddos who have a harder time).  I handed each kid a fancy fly swatter I got at the Dollar Tree.  I called out a word and they had to slap it first before the other did.  The person to get it first got a cube to see who could make the tallest tower.

They were giggling and laughing the whole time.  And at the end, they gave each other a high five and said "great job!"  :)  Such fun!  Happy slapping!!!

Following Along Can Be Fun!!!

We've started using different pointers other than fingers for our reading groups.  What fun it is to choose our pointers!!!!

 Wands - Bought at the Dollar Tree - 8 for $1!!!!!  The boys love them just as much as the girls!!!

Palm Tree Drink Stirrers - Bought at Dollar Tree a few years ago 12 for $1.

Flamingo Drink Stirrers, same as the palm trees.

 

One boy got creative and wanted to use the other end - why not?  :) 

Kids earned stacking cubes if they were following along as another student was reading - just another way to get them to really pay attention to the words.

My pointers' home is just a simple pail, set out where they can choose their pointers.  :)

Happy Reading!!!  :)