Kids around the world love Angry Birds. I don’t know what it is about this grouchy little birds that kids like so much. Personally, I think the pigs are cuter! Anyways, I jump on anything that will grab my kiddos’ attention. I’ve played this game even with 4th/5th graders and they love it. It is designed for a group of 3 or less. Goal: Students identify word pairs as being Synonyms, Antonyms, or Homophones.
1. Give each player a bird card (the categories are “Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones).
2. Read the two words on a “pig card”
3. Students name which category the word pair is in.
4. The student with the most pigs wins.
This game is usually fast paced-when I have an extra 5 minutes of therapy time at the end. Have fun!
Grab the vocabulary game HERE!
Oh, and the top picture is just something simple and quick I made using green cut-out cubes and materials I had in my classroom (i.e. erasers, tongue depressor-haha). At the end, I give students a chance to throw a red or yellow “bird” to knock down the pigs.
Do you use Angry Birds in your classroom? Let me know about it!
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Trina says
June 8, 2012 at 1:46 amNeat game. Thanks for sharing.
Teacher Mom of 3 says
June 8, 2012 at 10:36 amGreat game! I’m always looking for new ways for my 5 yr old son to practice his speech therapy “homework”. I could probably adapt this for his target sounds. Thank you!
Nicole Allison says
June 8, 2012 at 12:20 pmThank you! I’m so glad you’re using it for you son as well! I love it when I can help parents!
mmwalk says
June 8, 2012 at 3:05 pmi love your blog – already find it so helpful!!
Miss N says
June 17, 2012 at 3:38 amHi Nicole! I found you through Rachel! I can’t wait to read more of your ideas!
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Nicole Allison says
June 19, 2012 at 1:45 pmThanks Shanyn! I like your blog as well!
Kate says
June 26, 2012 at 4:09 amThis is awesome for speech and gen Ed! Make sure you stop by my blog. I have a bunch of things I think you will like. OH and make sure you join because I’m doing a giveaway very soon!