Be the first player to collect the two words that make up your contraction and build the full contraction with Lego bricks.
What You Need
Lego bricks or similar building blocks
A whiteboard marker to write words on the bricks
Contraction words written on larger bricks (e.g., don’t, can’t, I’m)
The two words that form each contraction written on smaller bricks (e.g., do + not, can + not, I + am)
2 or more players
How to Play
Prepare the Bricks Write contraction words on larger Lego bricks (for example: can’t). On smaller bricks, write the two words that form each contraction (for example: can and not).
Deal the Contractions Give each player one or more contraction bricks depending on how many players are playing.
Mix the Word Bricks Place all the smaller word bricks face down in the middle so the words cannot be seen.
Take Turns Players take turns picking up one small brick and turning it over.
Check the Word
If the word is part of one of the player’s contractions, they keep it and start building their contraction with their bricks.
If it is not part of their contraction, they place the brick back face down.
Keep Playing Continue taking turns picking bricks and building contractions.
Win the Game The first player to collect all the words needed to complete their contraction(s) wins the game.
Educational Benefits
Understanding contractions and how they are formed
Word recognition and vocabulary development
Reading skills through word matching
Turn-taking and social skills through group play
Hands-on learning that supports kinaesthetic learners
