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Phonics Game for Kids

Teaching kids how to read can be intimidating for first-time teachers. Yet, if you’re a veteran teacher, it can be stressful keeping the kids from getting bored. That’s why our Phonics Game for Kids are great for newbies and veteran teachers! HINT: Pair this with our Interactive Reading Program for extra Practice

If you have a child who is learning basic phonic skills, a struggling reader, or is ready for early reading skills, keep reading! With our DIY Phonics Game for Kids that are hands on, your kids will learn new digraphs or trigraphs in no time. Plus, it will keep the kids busy for hours while learning!

How Does a DIY Phonics Game Work

Wondering how our easy and creative language arts game work? Children simply match up letter blocks to word-ending blocks to create new words.  Keeping score for each assembled word makes this a fun and engaging activity for multiple children.

Word Family Game

Print this free Roll-a-Word score card to use with your word family blocks. There is room for four players to write in the words they make with each turn. The goal is to hit 15 words to win!

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Phonics Game Materials

  • 1.5″Wooden Craft Blocks or 1″ Wooden Craft Blocks
  • Craft Paint
  • Sharpie Marker or Paint Pen
  • 1.5″ Unfinished Hardwood Blocks
  • Scorecard Template (above)

DIY Phonics Game Instructions

  1. Determine what word families you want to use for your DIY Phonics Game in the phonics game printable. Count your blocks and lay them out to prepare for painting. Keep the correct amount of blocks paint free to use for the beginning sounds.

2. Paint several sides of multiple blocks with your choice of color. As you switch sides, make sure to let it air dry before beginning a new one.

3. When all blocks are dry, using a black sharpie, write your two letter or three letter endings using the phonics word family printables.

4. Write your beginning letters as well on the paint free blocks.

4. Print out Roll A Word Printable and prepare for having a fun game with up to 4 players!

5. First player rolls 3 beginning sound blocks and 5 ending word family blocks.

6. Keep track of all words discovered with each player. For each word, player gets a point. The first player who fills their column with 15 words is declared the winner!

7. Have a great time with this game. Building blocks also build proficient readers!

Ready for more Word Family Fun? Try our 36-Week Interactive Reading Program for K-1!

DIY Homeschool Tools

May 3, 2014 By Valerie Mcclintick Leave a Comment

ToolsMathPinDIY Math Tools for Homeschool
These tools can be used in your Homeschool or Classroom setting as an alternative to purchasing premade educational materials. Not only will you save money, but you’ll be able to customize your classroom to fit the needs of your children!
Base 10 Bean Sticks
Math Facts Learning Folder
DIY Number Bean Bags
Making Math Sentences Game
Printable Math Equations Board
Math Master Speed Scoring Chart
Math Mini Office Printables
Free Math File Folder Games
ToolsLanguagePin

DIY Language Arts Tools
Learning grammar and spelling doesn’t have to be boring!  Try these eight ideas in your own classroom to spice things up a bit. Most of these games are made with resources you can find around the house.

Word Family Block Game

DIY Spelling Activities

Free Printable Language Charts

DIY Vocabulary Notebooks

Free Language File Folder Games

Free Summer Reading Chart

Language Mini Office

Writing Notebook (available in our eStore)

 

Be sure you check out our Favorite Homeschool Tools and Craft Supplies during your visit!

 

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