Practical Guides
Using Dominoes
Target vocabulary instead of dots is used on these card versions of dominoes.
Domino cards are given out and players take turns to place dominoes face side up on the table.
Dominoes can only be placed next to a matching symbol, symbol and word or word.
The player who gets rid all of their cards first is the winner.
If a player cannot place a matching domino the turn passes to the next player.
Individuals and small groups
Best played in small groups of 2 or more players.
This activity
. Aids word recognition
. Word understanding
. Improves self esteem and sense of achievement
Follow up activities
Sets of cards can be given to take home to play and practice
Dominoes | Using Dominoes | Making Dominoes | Activity Outcomes
