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Antonym & Synonym Hop

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Turn vocabulary practice into movement-based fun with this mat, designed to reinforce antonyms, synonyms, and word connections!

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Product Details
Includes:
  • Hot – Synonym: Very warm | Antonym: Cold
  • Big – Synonym: Large | Antonym: Small
  • Near – Synonym: Close | Antonym: Far
  • Wet – Synonym: Soaked | Antonym: Dry
  • Hard – Synonym: Difficult | Antonym: Easy
  • Close – Synonym: Shut | Antonym: Open


Available as a floor mat. See material descriptions below.

Product Dimensions: 90 inches x 18 inches
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Materials
Floor Mat Material: Our floor mats are made from heavy-duty vinyl. They are easy to clean, durable, and long-lasting. Some teachers have used their mats for over 10 years!

Sample Activity
Synonym & Antonym Hop
  • Step on “Start Here” and read the definitions for antonym and synonym.
  • Choose one concept to begin with—antonym or synonym.
  • Jump down the mat, tapping the circle in each box that matches the concept you chose.
  • Return to “Start Here.”
  • Choose the other concept.
  • Jump down the mat again, tapping the circle in each box that matches the new concept.
Standards Alignment

Our materials support school curricula and are aligned with most state standards. See full crosswalk here.

Installation & Care
Floor Mats: Check out our material FAQ page for more information and instructions on caring for your floor mat.

Serving K-12 Schools

15+ Years of Experience

Fast & Reliable Delivery

Free Activities included

Movement-Based Synonyms and Antonyms Activities

Enhance your synonym and antonym lesson plan on this fun floor mat! The Antonym & Synonym Hop is a great way for students to build their vocabulary and understanding of word relationships through movement-based activities. Find fun ways to teach synonyms and antonyms that get students out of their seats!

The Antonym & Synonym Hop features six word sets. There is a large space with vocabulary words like hot and big, each accompanied by two small circles containing a synonym (similar word) or an antonym (opposite word).

Students jump onto a word space and tap the correct circle with their toe to identify its synonym or antonym. Your synonym and antonym lessons become full-body activities!

At 18 inches wide and 90 inches long, the Antonym & Synonym Hop has plenty of space for students to jump and learn words on a large scale. Synonyms and Antonyms activities are no longer limited to students’ desktops. Instead, use this durable floor mat to reinforce language skills through movement and play.

Perfect for classrooms, the interactive Antonym & Synonym Hop makes learning vocabulary engaging, tactile, and memorable! And when you’re done teaching synonyms and antonyms, simply roll the mat up and store it away until your next literacy lesson.

 

Includes the following sets of words:

  • Hot – Synonym: Very warm | Antonym: Cold
  • Big – Synonym: Large | Antonym: Small
  • Near – Synonym: Close | Antonym: Far
  • Wet – Synonym: Soaked | Antonym: Dry
  • Hard – Synonym: Difficult | Antonym: Easy
  • Close – Synonym: Shut | Antonym: Open
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What Concepts Can I Teach with the Antonym and Synonym Hop?

  • Vocabulary
  • Spelling
  • Word Recognition
  • Synonyms and Antonyms
  • Word Relationships
  • Descriptive Words

Frequently Asked Questions

The Antonym & Synonym Hop is suitable for students in grades K-3. Use the mat with students who are developing their word recognition, vocabulary, and word connection skills!
Synonyms and antonyms are important for elementary students because they build a strong foundation for vocabulary, reading comprehension, and effective communication. They help young readers develop language analysis skills.
The Antonym & Synonym Hop engages visual learners with its bright colors and large, easy-to-read words. Tactile and kinesthetic learners get to physically move and hop on the mat while identifying different words. Auditory components can easily be incorporated into synonyms and antonyms activities. Instruct students to recite the words aloud.
The Antonym & Synonym Hop allows educators to add kinesthetic elements to their literacy lesson plans. Physical activity stimulates parts of the brain responsible for comprehension and memory retention, resulting in enhanced learning. Kinesthetic activities also increase student engagement, which further benefits learning.
Students jump onto the big word in the center of the colored block. They read the word aloud. Then, the teacher instructs the student to identify the synonym or antonym to the word. The student will tap on the circle with the correct word using one of their feet and read the word aloud. Encourage students to cross their right leg over their left to tap the left-hand side circle and vice versa to incorporate a cross-body movement.

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    Most activities require little to no prep. Just roll out the mat and start teaching with movement.

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    Use activities as warm-ups, classroom lessons, or interventions. Also add to family engagement events, summer learning, and afterschool programs.

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