Third Grade Reading Games

To Play:

1. Print the game cards and give one to each player. Print the word cards, cut apart, and place in a small paper bag. Give each player several colored squares of paper.

2. The first player draws a word card from the bag and reads it to the group. Each player thinks about the opposite of that word. She reads the words on her game board. If she finds the word she covers it with a colored square.

3. The second player draws a word card. Play continues in the manner described above until one player has four markers in a row, across, down, or diagonally on his own game card. That player wins the round and earns 2 points. If no player gets 4 in a row, all players earn 1 point.

4. Play more rounds as time allows. Players may switch game cards for each round.

5. The player with the most points when game time ends is the winner.

• Make additional game cards, arranging the same words in different places so that 3-4 students can play.

• Practice other antonyms or synonyms using the same format with new game cards and word cards.

• Reading Comprehension Games:Jokes and riddles are the focus of these reading comprehension games.

• Quick Draw: A fun game for reading comprehension.

• Pick A Path game to teach reading: Students use a bit of strategy to move along the game board in this flexible reading game.