Vocabulary Building

Links verified on 7/7/11

1. Code Calling - Select another word similar to the word in red. [New as of 7/11/11]
2. Construct-a-Word - First select one of nine word endings. Then begin making words by choosing beginnings, including single letters of the alphabet and letter blends like cl-. When a word is formed it gets deposited into the word bank. Cha-ching! [New as of 7/11/11]
3. Crossword Challenge - Choose one of the numerous units provided for crossword puzzles. Click a clue, read the clue and then spell the answer in the shaded word row. [New as of 7/11/11]
4. Crossword Puzzles for Young Children - Each week there is a new puzzle with Dolch words; clues and hints included. Excellent first start for children learning to work crossword puzzles!
5. eWord Game - Select one of the many units. Read the word meaning and match it with the correct word on the game board. Must get 3 matches to make a straight line to win the game. Move mouse over word or word meaning to hear it read out loud. [New as of 7/11/11]
6. Floppy and the Puppies - Fill in the blank with the word that best describes the characteristic being portrayed. [New as of 7/11/11]
7. Kitty wants a Box - Read story online; helps understand spatial concepts.
8. Primary Dolch Definition Match - Connect the words on the left to the matching definitions on the right. [New as of 7/11/11]
9. Primary Dolch Word-O-Rama - Read the clue in the gray box and choose the word that is the best answer. [New as of 7/8/11]
10. Suffix-ly - Use simple strategies to determine meaning and increase vocabulary for reading, including the use of suffixes.
11. What's the Word? - A reading and vocabulary game from FunBrain - Select Alphabet (Easy), Animals, Fruit, Tools, Machines, or Shapes to begin the game.