Review games

Sparkle

Students spell a word aloud one letter at a time around the circle. The next student after the last letter says "Sparkle!" and the following student sits down.

  • πŸŽ“ Grades 3–8
  • ⏱ 10–20 min
  • πŸ‘₯ Whole class
  • πŸ“¦ Low prep
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How to play Sparkle

  1. Students stand in a circle or at their desks.
  2. Say a spelling word. The first student says the first letter, the next says the second letter, and so on.
  3. Anyone who says a wrong letter sits down.
  4. After the last letter, the next student says "Sparkle!" and the student after them sits down.
  5. Continue with new words until one student is left.

Variations

  • Math sparkle: count by a number, and whoever lands on a multiple of 10 says "Sparkle!"

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