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Sparkle
By Emma

Here is how I play SPARKLE in my room. The kids clear off the top of their desks and then they sit on top. Then I pick an order of who goes first, second, third, etc. Then, I choose a spelling word. The person going first
says the first letter only. The second person says the second letter, etc. until the word is completed. After someone says the last letter, the person who is next to go must say SPARKLE. After they say SPARKLE, the person who is next is out and must sit down.
For example: The word is "dog." Player 1 says "d", Player 2 says "o", Player 3 says "g", Player 4 says "SPARKLE" and Player 5

sits down.

If a student says the wrong letter, they must sit down. If someone does not know when it is their turn, or if they don't remember the letter that was said before them, they must sit down. It is a good way to promote good speaking and listening skills, and it keeps the kids attentive!

I talk to my class about how it is just a game for review, and a lot of SPARKLE is all about luck in regards to if you get out or if you win. We talk about how you shouldn't feel badly if you get out. I know some teachers don't like to play games where kids might feel left out. But, I think if you discuss it with the kids, it helps them to understand.

Wow, I wrote a lot! I didn't mean too! Hope this helps a little!