This week, I am launching a new Easter activity package that includes an ad-lib word game. Ad-libs are a great way to improve reading comprehension and vocabulary in kids. As a bonus, they produce laugh-out-loud fun.
I decided to try adding an ad-lib word game to my shop after seeing how much fun my daughter had playing one. I enjoyed the giggles and snickering that it caused.
Your child can play ad-libs alone by reading the text and filling in the blanks as they see fit. Or, as a wilder alternative, they can play in pairs, where one player invents the missing words without reading the text and the other player writes them down. Either way, the goal is to create the most humorous, interesting, or bizarre responses possible.
If you are feeling ready, here is an Easter-themed ad lib to get you started:
The Easter Bunny hopped _____ (adverb) down the _____ (noun).
He was looking for _____(adjective) places to hide his eggs.
Suddenly, he saw a _____ (noun)!
“______!” (exclamation) said the Easter Bunny. “I’ll have to put this one in my _____ (noun).”
Here is how it might come out:
The Easter Bunny hopped giddily down the bunny trail.
He was looking for egg-cellent places to hide his eggs.
Suddenly, he saw a squirrel!
“Ooh!” said the Easter Bunny. “I’ll have to put this one in my basket.”
If you’re looking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained this Easter, with an added educational benefit, check out my new activity package in my shop.