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Word Chain

Each word has to start with the last letter of the word before it.

Ages3rd–5th, PreteenKids3-20Time5-10 minWhereIndoor or outdoorEnergyCalm

How to play

  1. Pick a category, like animals or places, or allow any word.
  2. The first player says a word, like "cat."
  3. The next player says a word that starts with the last letter, like "tiger."
  4. Keep the chain going around the group. No repeats!
  5. If someone gets stuck for five seconds, start a new chain with them choosing the first word.

Tips & variations

  • Keep it team-friendly by counting how long a chain the whole group can make.
  • Write the chain on a whiteboard so kids can see which words have been used.

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