Affixes/Prefixes Loop Game (32 Affixes and their meanings), "I have... Who Has..?"

This loop game was devised by us to support our children develop a greater knowledge of prefixes used in everyday language - as well as preparing them for assessments in language.

This loop game contains 32 prefixes and their associated root meaning which can be played vice versa, either asking the prefix first and then answering with the meaning, or asking the meaning first and responding with the prefix.

Playing is easy. Print the words for the game and cut the cards into the 32 playing cards. Each child receives at least one card - ensuring that all the cards are handed out. Select a child to read the prefix on their card. The children then look at their cards to see if they have the meaning for that prefix on their card. If they do, they read the meaning, and then read out the new prefix. The game continues until all of the cards have been used. For teachers, school staff or as a home based activity, there is also an answer sheet which links all prefixes with their meanings.

As the children play this game, they will be learning 32 prefixes and their meanings! Once the children have played it a few times and understood the rules, swap the cards around the children. Play again.

You will find that children will start learning and reciting the words when children reveal what is on their cards. In UK schools, this game is great for preparation of SPAG!

To further develop the game, why not:

• Start with the meaning first and see if the children can guess the prefix?
• Use the cards as dominoes for a learning centre.
• Time the children with a stopwatch - what is the fastest time the children can complete the loop game in?

Our children love this game, and we know that they understand all 32 prefixes. They can now apply their knowledge to the meanings of words where the prefixes are used. We will shortly be publishing our suffix loop game when the children have mastered those skills too!

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