Idioms Double Dice Add-On Deck

Idioms mean something other than what they literally say, which makes them a common stumbling block for students with language differences. These photo cards give students repeated, meaningful practice working out idiom meaning from context.

Build figurative language understanding through photo-based practice that uses context clues to unlock idiom meaning.

The Idioms Double Dice Add-On Deck helps students interpret idioms through context, explain their meaning, and connect them to real situations. Each 3 x 5 inch card features a photograph, an idiom embedded in a sentence or short passage, and four follow-up questions. With 54 idioms and 216 questions, students get repeated practice making sense of expressions that do not mean exactly what they say, a skill tied closely to reading comprehension.

Skill targets:

• Using context clues to determine an idiom’s meaning
• Explaining idiomatic expressions in the student’s own words
• Applying idioms to relevant, real-world situations
• Building figurative language awareness and expressive vocabulary

How to play:

1. Place nine cards face down on the table.
2. The student rolls the double dice.
3. The outer die reveals a shape, so flip over the card with the matching shape.
4. The inner die reveals a number, so read the corresponding prompt.
5. The student responds, then play moves to the next student.

Who are these photo cards helpful for?

The Idioms Double Dice Add-On Deck is ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, and classroom teachers. Particularly valuable from grade 3 upward, since idiom understanding develops through the elementary and middle school years and continues to grow through adolescence. These photo cards support individual therapy, small group intervention, classroom-based language programming, and home practice with families.

Why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) love this deck:

These photo cards teach students to use context rather than memorize a fixed list, which is the strategy that transfers to the idioms they meet in class and conversation. The embedded sentences and follow-up questions let you move from identifying an idiom to explaining and applying it, matching each student’s stage. The double dice (sold separately) keep students engaged across the 216 questions.

Idioms Double Dice Add-On Deck includes:

• 54 large-format playing cards (3 x 5 inches) with photos, idioms, and four follow-up questions per card (216 total)
• A list of idioms with meanings, plus direction and game variation cards
• Durable storage tin for easy organization

Please note: This is an add-on deck. The double dice is not included, but can be purchased separately here.