Matching games test a student's ability by asking for matches. Use a combination of words and photos or images on flashcards for games of this type. Write out sentences on one card, but leave one word or phrase out of the sentence. The child reads the card and then finds another card that fills in the missing part of the sentence. For example, write "John likes ___ pie during the summer." Give the child three cards that do not fit and one card that does. The child has to read the sentence before picking the right card.
Comprehension games are best suited for older children who have high levels of reading skills. In the game, the child has to read a short paragraph of three to five sentences. After the student reads the paragraph, ask three questions relating to what he just read. The student must use his comprehension of the reading to correctly answer each question. For smaller children, ask basic questions like the names of main characters or where stories take place. Ask older children more in-depth questions, such as how the reading made them feel.
Hidden word games provide the child with a short list of words and a picture or photograph. The child reads the words and then finds the matching image in the larger photograph. Also, use short riddles to describe different images and have the child find the answer before looking for it. These games test how well the child reads because he must find the image that matches the word. Use smaller words for younger children but advance the game for older ones.
Use dictionaries in the resource room and turn the books into dictionary hunts. Give the child a list of images and ask him to find the word in the dictionary. The child can either write down the page number where he found the word or write out a short description of the word. Test the child by asking what each word associated with each image means.