Make grammar review more engaging with this printable Contractions Board Game! Perfect for elementary classrooms, ESL and ELL learners, literacy centers, and small groups, this hands-on activity helps students practice forming and expanding contractions while building spelling and sentence fluency. Students move across the game board by answering contraction question cards, making review both interactive and fun.
How It Works
As players roll and move along the game path, they draw a contraction card and complete one of two tasks:
- EXPAND IT: Students expand the contraction into its two separate words (e.g., don’t → do not).
- CONTRACT IT: Students combine two words to correctly form a contraction (e.g., they are → they’re).
Each answer is recorded on the included student sheet, reinforcing both recognition and accurate spelling of common present and past tense contractions.
What’s Included
- 2 Game Boards (Full Color and Low-Ink) – Print on two letter-size pages, tape or laminate for durability
- 48 Differentiated Question Cards – Mix of “Expand It” and “Contract It” prompts
- Game Markers – Ready-to-print pieces to track player movement
- Box Labels – For neat storage and organization
- Answer Key – Perfect for independent play or self-checking
- Student Recording Sheet – Helps reinforce spelling and accountability
- Game Directions – Easy-to-follow teacher instructions
Note: Dice not included. Designed for small group use with teacher guidance. An answer key is provided for independent learners.
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Pair It With Digital Practice
For even more interactive grammar review, pair this printable board game with our Contractions Boom Card Mystery Picture Set . Together, they provide a complete toolkit for teaching contractions in both hands-on and digital formats.