English grammar for kids: countable and uncountable nouns games

Countable and uncountable nouns domino game

The domino game helps kids learn and practise countable and uncountable nouns in a fun way.

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Grammar games for learning English nouns

Domino Cards

48 one-sided playing cards (domino tiles).

Printable grammar resources: nouns games

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basic game directions that you can easily modify or change

Grammar printable resources: English nouns

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how to play

This is an enjoyable matching game for 2 - 4 players (or teams), very simple to play, designed to help kids learn English countable and uncountable nouns in a fun way. In the game, players match tiles (text/picture) and get rid of their dominoes in order to win.

Mix up domino tiles and place them all face down on the table.
Players draw domino tiles at random and stands them in front of them so that their opponent cannot see them.
If two kids are playing, each player takes seven tiles. If three or four kids are playing, each player takes five tiles. The remaining dominoes form the draw pile.
Choose one kid that will begin. He or she places one of their dominoes on the table.
The next player must then place a matching domino next to the first one.
For example, if the first player started the game with the tile a slice of meat / a can of soda, the next player must play a domino that has a can of soda / a bottle of juice.
Throughout the game, players can match a domino to any one of the two open ends of the trail. When a player cannot match an end, they take a domino from the draw pile.
Continue taking turns putting dominoes on the table until someone wins. The winner is the first kid to get rid of all of their dominoes.

how to extend the game

There are several ways to extend the game, and you are welcome to add your own ideas. Here are some suggestions to inspire you.

Kids read the text aloud, then match it with the right picture.
Kids answer the questions, for example, Do you see any uncountable nouns? Which one is a countable noun? Can we count juice? Can we count bottles?
Kids use the countable or uncountable nouns to make their own sentences.
If they can't say it in English, they can't put the domino down and miss the turn.

preparation

Print out domino cards (tiles). Laminate for future use.
Cut out the individual cards so that there is a picture at one end and a text at the other end. Learn more how to prepare our domino tiles (pdf).
Before playing the game revise or pre-teach the names of all the items on the domino cards.

ideas for classroom games

Depending on your needs and goals, you can use these cards in many ways to play a variety of simple games.
You are welcome to add your own ideas. For some suggestions, check out our 22 Flashcards Games handbook (pdf).

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