Tic-tac-toe word game maker

Read the word, then mark X or O

Make tic-tac-toe boards with a word in every box. Two players take turns. To mark a box with X or O, a player first reads its word out loud. Three in a row wins, and there is a new board ready for the next game.

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 or six boards on the page.
  3. Print the page. Each player takes a pencil.
  4. Read a word, mark its box, and try for three in a row.

The reading skill

Each mark costs one word read out loud. A game lasts a minute or two, so several games fit in a short sitting and the words come up again.

A game children know

Most children know how to play already, so all the effort goes into the reading.

Mixed again each time

Every board has the words in a new order. Press “New version” for a fresh page.

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 many words do I need?

Nine fill a board. A shorter list is used again on the same board.

Can one child play alone?

Yes, with a grown-up as the other player, or playing both X and O.

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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