"Vowel Team Dream: Spell & Shine!"

Activities	Exploring Vowel Teams in Everyday Items - Students will examine a collection of everyday items, such as cereal boxes, magazines, and menus, to identify words with vowel teams, sharing their findings with the group and discussing the vowel teams they recognize (5 min) Brainstorming Game Ideas - Students will brainstorm ideas for a simple, interactive game that incorporates words with vowel teams, focusing on how the game can reinforce spelling skills and make learning fun (5 min) Design a Vowel Team Card Game - Students will collaboratively design a card game that features spelling challenges using words with vowel teams, creating cards with words, illustrations, and rules for gameplay (5 min)
Deliverables	1. A list of words with vowel teams found during the scavenger hunt. 2. Visual charts categorizing words by vowel team type, created by each group. 3. A prototype of a spelling game designed by each group, including cards, rules, and illustrations. 4. Feedback from peers on the effectiveness of the game during the mini-exhibition.
Preparation	1. Gather everyday items with text, such as cereal boxes, magazines, and menus for the scavenger hunt. 2. Prepare chart paper and markers for creating visual charts of vowel teams. 3. Provide materials for game design, including blank cards, art supplies, and templates for rules. 4. Set up stations for the mini-exhibition, ensuring space for each group to present their game.

Activities

Exploring Vowel Teams in Everyday Items - Students will examine a collection of everyday items, such as cereal boxes, magazines, and menus, to identify words with vowel teams, sharing their findings with the group and discussing the vowel teams they recognize (5 min)

Brainstorming Game Ideas - Students will brainstorm ideas for a simple, interactive game that incorporates words with vowel teams, focusing on how the game can reinforce spelling skills and make learning fun (5 min)

Design a Vowel Team Card Game - Students will collaboratively design a card game that features spelling challenges using words with vowel teams, creating cards with words, illustrations, and rules for gameplay (5 min)

Deliverables

1. A list of words with vowel teams found during the scavenger hunt.
2. Visual charts categorizing words by vowel team type, created by each group.
3. A prototype of a spelling game designed by each group, including cards, rules, and illustrations.
4. Feedback from peers on the effectiveness of the game during the mini-exhibition.

Preparation

1. Gather everyday items with text, such as cereal boxes, magazines, and menus for the scavenger hunt.
2. Prepare chart paper and markers for creating visual charts of vowel teams.
3. Provide materials for game design, including blank cards, art supplies, and templates for rules.
4. Set up stations for the mini-exhibition, ensuring space for each group to present their game.