Sticky Head Game: Idea #107

I am sure that the title of this post alone caused you to want to read on. The truth is, I just don't know the name of this game, so there you have it. The sticky head game is fun for kids and doesn't take too long to play. It is a great way for kids to practice their sight words or any words for that matter. You will need at least six kids for this game to be fun. Here is what you do:

1. PREPARATION BEFORE GAME: Teacher counts out one index card for each student. So if there are 6 kids, you need 6 index cards. If there are 20 kids, you need 20 index cards.

2. On each index card write a sight word. Make sure that each sight word is on two index cards. For example, if you only had 6 cards you might write: she on two cards, said on two cards, and the on two index cards.

I actually cut the index cards in half...kids have small foreheads!

3. TO PLAY: Teacher/parent tapes a card on each student's forehead so that the word is facing out for others to see. Students are to find the other student that has the same word on their forehead.

4. When students go around to classmates, they read the words on their foreheads, until they figure out who has their word. This is not a quiet game.

5. When students find their match, they sit down together while the rest of the students find their partner.

This game is great because students are practicing their reading skills and are also trying to read quick so they can be one of the first to find their partner.

I have found that kids get really excited about this game. You may want to set some rules before they start playing, but have fun!