“Spelling Dab It” is a quick and engaging spelling game that challenges players to identify incorrectly spelled words among a group of correctly spelled ones. The objective is to be the first player to identify and dab the incorrectly spelled word.
What You Need
Small Pieces of Paper: Prepare small pieces of paper, each with a spelling word written on it. Most of the words should be spelled correctly, but one word should be intentionally misspelled. For ready made, printable sets, click here.
Dabbing Tool: Provide a dabbing tool, such as a bingo dabber or a pen.
Players: Gather a group of players to participate in the game.
How to Play
Prepare the Spelling Words:
Write a list of spelling words on small pieces of paper. Most of these words should be spelled correctly, but one word should be intentionally misspelled.
Mix the Words:
Shuffle the small pieces of paper with the spelling words to mix them up.
Draw a Word:
Players take turns drawing one small piece of paper from the shuffled pile.
Identify the Misspelled Word:
Players examine the words on the piece of paper they have drawn. They should quickly determine whether the word is spelled correctly or incorrectly.
Dab the Incorrectly Spelled Word:
If a player identifies the misspelled word, they use the dabbing tool to mark or dab the incorrectly spelled word on the paper.
Continue Playing:
The game continues with each player taking turns drawing a card, identifying any misspelled words, and dabbing them.
Winning the Game:
The first player to correctly identify and dab the intentionally misspelled word wins the game.
“Spelling Dab It” is a quick and enjoyable spelling game that tests players’ spelling skills and attention to detail.
It’s a fun way to reinforce correct spelling while keeping players engaged and competitive.
