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Sentence Builder
Children build sentences one word at a time around the class.
âą 10-15 min⥠Low energyðĨ Whole class
ð Vocabulary
âĒ sentence structure
âĒ I like
âĒ I can
âĒ I have
âĒ adjectives
âĒ nouns
ð Materials
âĒ Whiteboard to write the sentence
âĒ No other materials needed
ð How to Play
- Teacher starts a sentence with one word â "I"
- Write it on the board.
- First child adds one word â "I like"
- Next child adds another â "I like big"
- Continue around the class â "I like big red apples"
- Keep going until the sentence is complete or someone cannot add a word.
- Read the whole sentence together at the end.
- Start a new sentence with a different structure.
ðĄ Teacher Tips
âWrite each word on the board as it is added so children can see the sentence building.
âGuide children gently if they add a grammatically incorrect word.
âThis game builds awareness of sentence structure naturally.
âThe sentences often become very funny â children love the results.
ð Variations
âStory builder â each child adds a full sentence to build a story.
âTeams compete to build the longest correct sentence.
âLimit to vocabulary from the current lesson only.
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