Vocabulary Task Cards: Using Complex Words Activities makes vocabulary revision both fun and purposeful. This flexible resource is designed to support repeated and meaningful exposure to complex words through four engaging and easy-to-implement activities. Whether used in small group rotations, with fast finishers or as part of a vocabulary warm-up, these task cards help build oral language fluency and writing confidence.

With 48 word cards included, and editable templates so you can personalise the content, this set is easy to adapt for your current unit or vocabulary focus. Students are encouraged to speak, write and play with words as they practise sentence structure, deepen understanding and connect new vocabulary to known contexts. Each game offers a fresh way to engage students and promote language exploration in a collaborative and enjoyable format.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Practise and reinforce the use of complex vocabulary through structured play
• ✅ Develop oral language skills by speaking and using words in context
• ✅ Strengthen vocabulary retention through repeated exposure
• ✅ Build sentence-level fluency and confidence with new vocabulary
• ✅ Encourage collaboration and peer modelling in small group settings

What’s Included:

• 48 vocabulary word cards
• Editable templates to add your own class vocabulary
• Instruction cards for four activity options:
• Snap
• Memory
• Charades
• Collecting Words
• Recording sheets with 18mm and 14mm line spacing
• Versions available in our basic fun font and all Australian state fonts

Materials Needed:

• Printed word and instruction cards (preferably on coloured cardstock)
• Scissors and storage wallets or snap lock bags
• Pencils or markers for recording sheets

How to Use:

• Choose one of four games to play: Snap, Memory, Charades or Collecting Words
• Print and prepare the vocabulary and instruction cards
• Model game rules and expectations for correct vocabulary use
• Encourage students to say each word aloud and use it in a sentence during gameplay
• Use the recording sheets to extend into writing tasks or reflection

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during literacy rotations or small group interventions
• 💡 Incorporate into your Word of the Day routine for extra reinforcement
• 💡 Use different sets for differentiated word groups across ability levels
• 💡 Pair with vocabulary posters or word walls to support visual learning

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Model gameplay with the whole class before independent use
• 💛 Store each game set in a clearly labelled document wallet for easy access
• 💛 Group students strategically to support peer modelling and vocabulary growth
• 💛 Encourage students to use collected words in creative writing or oral presentations

Vocabulary Task Cards: Using Complex Words Activities offers a fun and meaningful way to develop word knowledge and communication skills. Perfect for whole-class use or independent literacy tasks, this resource brings vocabulary to life through active, engaging practice.