Word Uno Game

Ages: Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Supplies: 

Paper

Printer

Scissors

Laminator (optional) 

Purpose: This version of the Uno game gets your children interested in reading, by playing a fun game they may already be familiar with. This game is also good for recognizing word families, matching colors and rhyming.

Direction:

1. Deal five cards to each player.
2. Turn over the top card from the deck.
3. The first player looks to see if one of his cards matches the turned-up card: it can match in the color or word family. If a card matches, he sets it on top and reads it aloud. If the player has no matching card in his hand, he draws one more card from the deck. He can play that card if it matches.
4. Players can play a "skip," "reverse," or "draw 2" card if it matches the color of the upturned card. If a player plays a "skip" card, the next player loses a turn. If he plays a "reverse" card, the direction of play reverses. If he plays a "draw 2" the next player draws 2 cards and does not get to play a card on his turn.
5. Players can play "Wild" cards at any time. When doing so, they should name the new word family that players must match.
6. When a player has one card left, he says "Uno."
7. The first player to play all his cards wins!

 

The Measured Mom created this incredibly fun version of Uno. It makes him more interested in playing this version then the original. 

He craves to play this game even when it's free time. He never feels like it's learning it just a fun game. Click the link which will take you to the printout. Word Uno Game

Along with the matching and reading he also learned patience and how to overcome his insecurities of losing, while developing confidence and the skills to win gracefully.