Vocabulary: Balancing Burger Companion Cards

Deep word knowledge, not just a definition, is what lets students use vocabulary in their own speech and writing. These companion cards give that practice a motivating, hands-on format.

Build tier II vocabulary and word relationships through cooperative, game-based practice.

This companion set expands the Balancing Language Burger with 50 content cards. Each of the six burger toppings targets a different vocabulary task, so students practise word meaning from several angles as they build the burger together.

Vocabulary tasks targeted:

• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Sentence usage
• Naming items
• Describing
• Definitions

How to play:

1. Pair the cards with the Balancing Language Burger game.
2. A player rolls the die.
3. The die shows a burger topping, so the player takes the matching card.
4. The player answers the prompt on the matching card.
5. After a correct response, the player adds that topping to the wobbly plate.
6. Play continues cooperatively until the group builds one complete burger without it toppling.

Who are these companion cards helpful for?

These vocabulary companion cards are ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, and classroom teachers. They suit students in grades 1 through 6 who are expanding academic vocabulary. These companion cards suit individual therapy, small group intervention, classroom-based language programming, and home practice with families.

Why Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) love these companion cards:

Six vocabulary tasks in one deck let you work a target word from synonyms to sentence usage without switching materials. The cooperative build keeps students engaged through repeated practice, and the range of tasks makes differentiating for a mixed group straightforward.

Vocabulary: Balancing Burger Companion Cards includes:

• 50 content cards, one vocabulary task per burger topping
• 2 game variations

Please note: This is a companion card set for the Balancing Language Burger. The game is not included, but can be purchased separately here.