Play2Read: New York Minute

Each card contains a colored word. The deck is divided into two piles, and the top card of each pile is flipped over into the middle. The remaining two piles are the draw piles for the players, who each start with three cards in their hands. Then in a frenzy, they try to get rid of all the cards in their hands by matching word colors or number of syllables, continually refreshing their hands to the 3-card max until all of their cards are played. First player to run out of cards, wins!

• Count Syllables
• Find the 6 syllable types
• Schwa search!
• Accuracy and confidence with multi-syllable word reading. 
• Segment words into syllables 
• Fast play 
• Builds confidence

Fast-paced syllable counting leads to laughter. Cards fly as players race to get rid of their cards. A lively variation of a “speed” routine. Attack multi-syllable words in a “New York Minute.”

"This is hilarious played in a group. My students feel really accomplished when they finish the game." - SLP

Number of Players: 2+
Great For: 2nd Grade & Up
Time to Play: 5-10 Minutes