Word Tic-Tac-Toe

A print-and-play word game for grades 2–5. Partners play tic-tac-toe by answering the word in each square — give a synonym, give an antonym, or name the part of speech. Six boards across three skills, plus a teacher key for parts of speech.

Word Tic-Tac-Toe preview

What’s included

  • A directions page and six tic-tac-toe boards (two per skill)
  • Synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective)
  • Claim a square by answering; three in a row wins
  • A teacher key for the parts-of-speech board; color and black & white

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Classroom use ideas

  • A vocabulary center for partners or a quick brain break
  • Fast review of synonyms, antonyms, and parts of speech
  • Laminate and replay with dry-erase markers all year

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