Accessories

Students should play this game with a proficient reader (parent, teacher, or peer) who can subtly correct errors and provide the word again when a student struggles.

1. Before playing, decide how many Word Thief and Stop cards to include. Varying the number makes it more exciting for the players.
2. Shuffle the cards and place the deck face down.
3. The first player takes a card, reads the word on the card aloud, and then keeps the card. The player continues to take cards and read the words until one of the following occurs: 
   • The player decides to stop. He or she keeps all cards earned during that turn.
   • The player turns over a Stop card. His or her turn is over, but he or she keeps all cards earned during that turn.
   • Player turns over a Word Thief card. His turn is over, and he must return all cards earned during that turn to a discard pile.
4. Play continues until all of the cards in the deck have been read. The player with the most cards wins.

Each Word Thief First Level card deck includes:

• 51 durable playing cards (3.5 by 2.5 inches/89 by 63.5 mm), printed in rich color on top-grade card stock
• Clear plastic case
• Instruction card

Word Thief Card Games

• PrePrimer Level
• Primer Level
• First Level
• Second Level
• Third Level
• Phrases
• Complete Set

Other Word Nerd Card Games

• Rhyme Time
• Homonym Hype
• Vowel Busters
• Super Syllables