Making Flashcards Fun!

24 July, 2015

Flashcards: they always get such a bad reputation! That's because we're going about it all wrong. Here are a few ways for skills (sight words, letter identification, letter sounds identification, math facts, states and capitols, etc.) to be practiced quickly using flashcards in FUN and engaging ways! I will use the example of sight words, but know that flash cards can be used for so much more than just that.

Flashcard Flip:

Lay all flashcards face UP. The adult would verbally say the sight word and the child would flip the card over. Next, the adult would flip over a flashcard so it's face up again and have the child state the sight word. You are now working on the child receptively and expressively stating the words.

Flashcard Dash:

Set a timer and see how long it takes the child to get through the deck of flashcards. Record the time and each session, see how their number decreases!

Flashcard Jump:

Lay flashcards face up on the ground. The adult will say the sight word and the child must jump on the correct flashcard.

Flashcard Match:

Make a duplicate set of the flashcards. Play the game "memory" and have the child make matches with identical words!

Flashcard Hunt:

Hide flashcards around the room. Child goes on a hunt for the flashcards and must say the word on the flashcard when they find it!

Flashcard Bang:

Put all flashcards into a container along with a few extra flashcards that say "Bang" on them. The child must play with the adult. The child and adult take turns pulling a card out of the container and saying the word. If they say it correctly, they get to keep the card. If they pull a "bang" card, they must put all of their cards back into the container!

About Allison G.

FrogTutoring Tutor Based in Chicago, IL

I am a teacher in Chicago Public Schools for children with moderate to severe disabilities. I have been teaching for 5 years and have loved all the challenges and fun the job has brought. I have my undergraduate degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and my master's degree in Special Education with a concentration in teaching children with severe and multiple disabilities from University of Illinois.