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Roll & Respond

Aanya

Description

A turn-based game where students roll a die and answer the prompt corresponding to the number rolled.

Details

7 - 10 years, 11 - 19 years

Less Than 10

10 to 30 minutes

Materials required

Tags

Communication, Focused, Fine Motor Skills

Instructions:

1. Prepare six prompts, one for each number on the die.

2. Students take turns rolling the die.

3. Look at the number rolled and find the matching prompt.

4. The student responds aloud to the prompt.

5. Pass the die to the next student.

6. Continue until everyone has had a turn.

Variations & tips:

1. Add a “double roll” where the student answers two prompts in a row.

2. Allow students to swap prompts if they find one too hard.

3. Play in teams, giving points for creativity, and humor.

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