{"id":250,"date":"2015-09-03T05:30:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-03T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/2015\/09\/roll-a-star-make-a-word-literacy-games-for-kids.html"},"modified":"2024-04-09T07:27:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T11:27:25","slug":"roll-star-make-word-literacy-games-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/roll-star-make-word-literacy-games-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Roll a Star &#8211; Make a Word | Literacy Games for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Make learning to spell fun with this easy game for kids. This roll a star &#8211; make a word game connects 1:1 correspondence, fine motor skills, and knowledge of letter sounds into one activity. Play on your own or with a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"426\" height=\"640\" data-pin-description=\"Roll a Star and Make a Word Game for grade schoolers\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/roll2Ba2Bstar2Bgame.jpg\" alt=\"Roll a Star and Make a Word Game for grade schoolers\" class=\"wp-image-3785\" style=\"width:601px;height:903px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/roll2Ba2Bstar2Bgame.jpg 426w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/roll2Ba2Bstar2Bgame-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/roll2Ba2Bstar2Bgame-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Disclosure: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=WMK6CGDQQDJPAX5F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Amazon<\/a> Affiliate Links within this post.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Roll a Star &#8211; Make a Word Game | Literacy Games for Kids <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning Objective: Children will build words of varying lengths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ages: 4+ A strong understanding of letter sounds is essential for this game.&nbsp; Modifications for older and younger children following the directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><u>Materials Needed<\/u><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0033Y7U58\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0033Y7U58&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=RTBSBTY2EGNZ5XB2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Die<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0033Y7U58\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001E65PCW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B001E65PCW&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=2YOHHNXFH2XKAIGX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Letter Beads<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001E65PCW\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001E65PCW\" alt=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B004C6LTPI\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007F0ZUQM\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B007F0ZUQM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=RSWM2FP6R7ETWTVJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lacing Cord<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B007F0ZUQM\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B004C6LTPI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B004C6LTPI&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=5VYYQ62KYK5QXM7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Star Punch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NT7D7BU\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NT7D7BU&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=KOPQX42EKWOQFOIK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yellow Cardstock<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before play: Punch out 6 stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0033Y7U58\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Directions to Play Roll a Star &#8211; Make a Word<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Roll the die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Count out the number of stars to match the number rolled. (counting)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Choose a word that has that many letters. (phonics)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Find the letter beads for that word and place them on the stars. (1:1 correspondence)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. String the word onto the cord. (fine motor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Pass the die to the next player.&nbsp; Roll again if playing this game on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Continue until your lacing cord is full of words.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_4181.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/IMG_4181.jpg\" alt=\"Roll a star, make a word game for kids\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For younger children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roll for stars. Then place one letter on each star. Call out the name or sound. (letter names)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roll for stars and count the stars (counting)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your own die using the numbers 1-3, repeat those 2 times to cover all 6 sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For advanced learners<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage children to write the words they have created with beads on paper. (writing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a tally of points.&nbsp; Assign one point per letter in each word.&nbsp; The person reaching 30 first is the winner. (numbers to 100, charts and diagrams)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>You may also enjoy these activities with your child&#8230; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/how-to-make-star-garland-with-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Water-Star-Garland-with-LED-Lights-for-Bedtime-.jpg\" alt=\"Watercolor Star Garland with LED Lights for Bedtime\" class=\"wp-image-20636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Water-Star-Garland-with-LED-Lights-for-Bedtime-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Water-Star-Garland-with-LED-Lights-for-Bedtime--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Water-Star-Garland-with-LED-Lights-for-Bedtime--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/make-star-shaped-stamp-child\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" data-pin-description=\"Star Shaped Stamp for Kids to Paint and create with\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Star-Shaped-Stamp-for-Kids-to-Paint-and-create-with-.jpg\" alt=\"Star Shaped Stamp for Kids to Paint and create with and create something special for someone who SHINES bright in their life.\" class=\"wp-image-22764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Star-Shaped-Stamp-for-Kids-to-Paint-and-create-with-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Star-Shaped-Stamp-for-Kids-to-Paint-and-create-with--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Star-Shaped-Stamp-for-Kids-to-Paint-and-create-with--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/chalk-sight-word-game\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Sidewalk-Chalk-Sightword-Game-for-Kids-9857.png\" alt=\"Learn to read Sight Words with this FUN, movement sidewalk chalk sight word game\" class=\"wp-image-22298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Sidewalk-Chalk-Sightword-Game-for-Kids-9857.png 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Sidewalk-Chalk-Sightword-Game-for-Kids-9857-600x831.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Sidewalk-Chalk-Sightword-Game-for-Kids-9857-217x300.png 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make learning to spell fun with this easy game for kids. 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