Spin and read game maker

Spin the paper clip, read the word, color a box

Make a spin and read page. The spinner is a circle split into four, six or eight words. Hold a pencil on the dot, flick a paper clip around it, and read the word it stops on. Then color a box above that word, or write the word under it.

Pick a design

Now: . Hundreds of designs to choose from.

Choose each part yourself

To keep a copy, choose “Save as PDF” as the printer. What you type stays on your device: it is not sent to us and not saved.

Your worksheet:

How to make your worksheet

  1. Pick a word set, or choose “Type your own words” and type them.
  2. Choose four, six or eight words on the spinner.
  3. Choose a chart to color or a chart to write on.
  4. Print. Spin with a pencil and a paper clip.

The reading skill

Each spin lands on a word to read out loud. The chart shows which words came up most, and every one of them was read.

No parts to cut

The spinner is printed flat on the page. A pencil and a paper clip are all it needs.

Color or write

Coloring a box is quick and suits a new reader. Writing the word adds spelling practice.

Good questions

Can I use my own words?

Yes. Choose “Type your own words” at the top of the word list and type them. What you type stays on your device.

How does the spinner work?

Lay a paper clip on the dot. Stand a pencil on the dot, inside the paper clip. Flick the paper clip and it spins around the pencil.

How many words can it hold?

Four, six or eight.

Can I print in black and white?

Yes. Choose “Black and white” under “Print in”. Every picture becomes a line drawing your child can color in.

Is it free?

Yes, with no sign-up and no limit.

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