Vocabulary Building Double Dice Add-On Deck

Many students meet new words in class but never build the deeper understanding that lets them use those words in their own speech and writing. These photo cards teach the meaning of each word first, then ask deeper questions that help students hold on to it.

Build vocabulary knowledge and word retention through photo-based practice that teaches meaning before testing it.

The Vocabulary Building Double Dice Add-On Deck gives each student a target word, a photograph of the word or concept, a short definition, and four follow-up questions. Because the deck teaches the word before quizzing it, students gain a fuller understanding rather than a one-time correct answer. With 54 cards and 216 prompts, the photographs reinforce meaning for visual learners while the four question types build flexible word knowledge.

Skill targets:

• Word meaning taught before it is tested
• Antonyms and word relationships
• Sentence usage of the target word
• Categorisation and word associations

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 Vocabulary Building Double Dice Add-On Deck is ideal for Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), special educators, and classroom teachers. Particularly valuable for grades 3 through 6 as students expand academic vocabulary. 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 let you teach a word thoroughly, then check understanding from several angles, so a student who struggles with antonyms can be supported differently from one who struggles with sentence use. The photographs anchor meaning for visual learners, and the four question types give you natural ways to differentiate. The double dice (sold separately) turns vocabulary review into a game students are glad to repeat.

Vocabulary Building Double Dice Add-On Deck includes:

• 54 large-format playing cards (3 x 5 inches), each with a vocabulary word, definition, photograph, and four questions
• 216 total prompts targeting antonyms, sentence usage, categorization, and word associations
• Answer key, directions, 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.