Synonyms
Why?
An activity to extend vocabulary and encourage appropriate use of descriptive language.
How?
Alternatives for ‘nice’
A chart with 4 headings – a nice person, a nice meal, a nice view, a nice piece of work
Give out the word cards for the children to sort under the appropriate headings.
Discuss their choices and the meanings of words where necessary.
Feelings
4 Simile pictures to represent ‘sad’, ‘happy’, ‘scared’, ‘angry’
Activity as above
and/or
Play the Connect 4 game
Resources
Chart + word cards