Firefly Glow! - Long i (y) Spelling Phonics Game and Practice Pages
By Mrs. Magee | First Grade Brain
Firefly Glow is a fun game to play by itself or after reading How to Survive as a Firefly by Kristen Foote. It is a fun game that can be used as a literacy center or whole group game and includes both a full color and black and white version along with three practice pages to be used as a follow up or extension of the game! Print the word cards, Glow cards, Jar mats, and fireflies. Two options are available: full color and a blackline version you can print on regular or colored paper/cardstock. Laminate your cards to make them more durable and then cut them apart. How to Play: • Mix all of the cards up and place in a bag, box, or other fun holiday/seasonal themed container. • Students take turns drawing out one card at a time: * The student reads the card. -- If they read it successfully, the student places the card to the side, takes a firefly to place into their jar and the next student takes their turn. -- If a student reads a word incorrectly, he or she places the word card back into the container and the next student takes their turn. -- If a Glow card is drawn, the student takes two fireflies for their jar. • Play continues until all cards are gone. The player or team with the most fireflies in their jar at the end of the game “wins.” This game can be played with partners, small groups, or with the whole class divided into teams. If playing with the whole class, you may want to print two sets of cards and fireflies. Three follow up activities are included where students
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