Roll and Read: Digraph Words
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Roll and Read: Digraph Words" is written for 1st Grade (Ages 6-7). Children a grade either side can use it too: younger ones with an adult reading it aloud, older ones as a quick refresher.
Roll and read digraph words for 1st grade: read sh, ch, th and ck words like ship, chop, bath and duck, then color the box. 1 page. Part of our roll and read learning games collection.
How do I use this resource?
Each player needs one die and crayons. Roll, read a word in that column out loud, then color its box. Play until one column is all colored, or play with a partner and take turns.
What students will practice
- Turns sight word, phonics and math fact practice into a game children want to play again.
- Builds speaking and listening skills as players read aloud and check each other's answers.
- Works for partners, small groups, centers or the whole class with little setup.
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FAQ
How do I use the Roll and Read: Digraph Words?
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Each player needs one die and crayons. Roll, read a word in that column out loud, then color its box. Play until one column is all colored, or play with a partner and take turns.
What is the Roll and Read: Digraph Words?
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A one-page roll and read board of 36 digraph words with sh, ch, th and ck, such as ship, chin, thin, duck, chick and thick.
Can I use the Roll and Read: Digraph Words at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 1st Grade learning games, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What learning games are there for kindergarten and 1st grade?
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Sight word bingo, roll and read, race board games for adding and subtracting, I Have Who Has card games, roll and cover, spin and graph shapes, and roll a word family.
What do I need to play?
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Most games need a die, crayons or counters. The race board games include game pieces to cut out, and the spin and graph game uses a paper clip and a pencil as the spinner.
How many children can play the kindergarten games?
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Bingo and I Have Who Has work for the whole class. Board games are for 2 to 4 players, and roll and read can be played alone or with a partner.
How do kindergartners check their answers?
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The race board games have an answer strip that a partner uses to check each answer, so children can play on their own in a center.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 1st Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Learning Games |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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