Make vocabulary review fun and interactive with these printable A to Z vocabulary-building fortune tellers! This hands-on activity encourages students to think of words beginning with each letter of the alphabet—perfect for reinforcing vocabulary, spelling, fluency, and critical thinking skills in a playful way.
Each flap includes the prompt: “Name Two Things That Start With ___”, covering letters A through Z (Q and X not included). Students love brainstorming words, building word banks, and expanding vocabulary knowledge while playing.
Great For
- ESL & EFL classrooms
- Vocabulary centers
- Early finishers
- Group work or partner activities
- Themed vocabulary review (e.g., food, clothing, seasons)
What’s Included
- 3 printable fortune tellers with prompts for A–Z (excluding Q and X)
- Answer recording sheet for writing practice and sharing responses
- Easy folding instructions for quick prep
This versatile ESL vocabulary activity can be adapted to fit any unit or theme. Use it as a warm-up, literacy center, partner challenge, or engaging word review game.
No prep required—just print, fold, and learn!
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Pair It With
For more vocabulary-building fun, try pairing this activity with the Vocabulary Building Card Game: People, Places, Things & Verbs from Hot Chocolate Teachables. Both resources provide engaging ways for students to expand vocabulary while practicing English in a game-based format.
Also Available on TpT
If you prefer shopping on Teachers Pay Teachers, this resource is also available here: Vocabulary Building Fortune Tellers for ELLs: Name Two Things from A–Z

