Make learning words fun for your little one with this preschool craft based on Roald Dahl's Words.
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Make an Enormous Crocodile word game
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The Enormous Crocodile wants to gobble up his favourite words in this fun word game. Choose the word to practice, then little learners have to sound it out before the crocodile eats it. Be careful of his snappy jaws!
TIP! If your child isn’t ready for word reading just yet, write letter sounds onto pieces of card to turn it into a phonics game. Or you could use pictures instead to help expand their vocabulary.
This game is perfect for children who are just beginning to recognise words and letters, and it's super easy to make together.
You will need:
· Cardboard
· White card
· Green and red paint or paint sticks
· Scissors
· Glue
· Pen or pencil
Download the activity sheet and follow the instructions below:
How to make the word game:
1. Use the template from the download to draw around or draw an oblong onto a piece of card.
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2. Cut your oblong out with scissors and then score across the middle so that it folds in half.
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3. Next, use your paint sticks or paints to colour the crocodile green, or whichever colour your little one wishes their crocodile to be!
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4. Cut out and colour in some eyes and a tongue from the rest of the cardboard. Then add teeth and eyeballs using the white card.
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5. Lastly, write their favourite words from Roald Dahl’s Words (or their favourite words in general!) onto pieces of cardboard to sound out and feed to the enormous crocodile!
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