Description
February Fluency Lotto Game
Purposeful, Playful Practice for Reading Fluency & Vocabulary
The February Fluency Lotto Game transforms essential reading practice into an engaging learning experience students actually enjoy. Designed to strengthen fluency, decoding, and vocabulary, this interactive game weaves literacy skills into meaningful content about February holidays, historical figures, and special events.
Fluent reading requires repetition, but motivation can be a challenge. This game solves that problem by embedding targeted reading practice into a Lotto-style format, where students focus on playing, winning, and learning at the same time.
Instructional Focus
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Builds reading fluency
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Reinforces multi-syllable decoding
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Expands vocabulary
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Encourages oral reading and discussion
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Supports comprehension through content-rich text
What Students Learn
Students read and discuss short, accessible passages related to:
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Groundhog Day
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Valentine’s Day
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Presidents’ Day
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George Washington & Abraham Lincoln
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U.S. history and seasonal facts
Vocabulary includes three- to five-syllable words, helping students bridge the gap between basic decoding and more complex academic reading.
Designed for Flexible Use
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Grades 3–6
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Works in classrooms, tutoring sessions, homeschool, and intervention settings
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Ideal for small groups or literacy centers
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Encourages confidence, participation, and repeated practice
Why It Works
When students are engaged in play, they read more, practice longer, and build confidence naturally. That’s the power of purposeful, playful practice, learning that feels effortless but delivers real results.
