1st Grade Phonics Games (by date, oldest first)

Phonics skills-based differentiated "Guess Who Game" for Digraphs TH and SH

Get ready to supercharge your students' phonics skills with our printable pdf "Guess Who" game!  This game is the ultimate tool for helping your students improve their spelling and reading  decodable words with digraphs. With its fun and engaging gameplay, your students won't even  realize they're learning!  

This game is perfect for students of all ages and skill levels, and it's easy to use. Simply print out  the game sheets and let your students get to work. They'll love trying to guess the mystery word by  reading and spelling out the decodable words with digraphs.  

This "Guess Who" game is designed to make learning phonics fun and exciting. It's a great way to  reinforce the skills your students are learning in the classroom, and it's also a fantastic tool for at home learning.  

So what are you waiting for? Help your students become phonics superstars with our "Guess Who"  game today! 

Engage your elementary school ELA students by using this phonics game to practice reading words with digraphs TH and SH. Ideas for differentiation and prompting are included to ensure the game is suitable for students of all academic levels.

This activity is perfect for elementary school reading and ELA centers, elementary school reading and ELA lesson plans, small group instruction, extra help sessions, early finishers, group/partner work, classroom competitions, individual practice, and so much more. 

What's included

• 24 "word pile" cards
• 24 red board inserts
• 24 blue board inserts
• 24 red question prompts
• 24 blue question prompts
• Directions for five different ways to play (for individual players, two players, or small group)
• Guess Who game board linked here (NOT INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD)

You may also like the Guess Who Reading Games Bundle

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Feel free to reach out to me rebekah@rebekahpoeteaching with any questions you may have or find me on Instagram @RebekahPoeTeaching

Phonics skills-based differentiated "Guess Who Game" for Vowel Pairs

Get ready to supercharge your students' phonemic awareness with this incredible printable PDF game! Designed specifically for long vowel sounds review, this game is the perfect tool to help your students practice identifying and reading long vowel sounds in CVVC and CVCe words.

With its engaging and interactive format, this game will keep your students fully engaged and motivated as they work to master these important skills. Whether you're a teacher looking for a fun and effective way to reinforce long vowel sounds, or a parent looking to help your child improve their reading skills, this game is the perfect solution.

So why wait? Give your students the gift of phonemic awareness mastery with this amazing printable PDF game today!

Engage your elementary school ELA students by using this phonics game to practice reading words with vowel pairs. Ideas for differentiation and prompting are included to ensure the game is suitable for students of all academic levels. This game also includes three levels of word difficulty- from simple words to multi-syllabic words. The sets of cards are notated with different colored inner borders so you can easily tell them apart.

This activity is perfect for elementary school reading and ELA centers, elementary school reading and ELA lesson plans, small group instruction, extra help sessions, early finishers, group/partner work, classroom competitions, individual practice, and so much more. 

What's included

• 72 "word pile" cards- 24 for each level
• 72 red board inserts- 24 for each level
• 72 blue board inserts- 24 for each level
• 40 question prompts
• Directions for five different ways to play (for individual players, two players, or small group)
• Guess Who game board linked here (NOT INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD)

You may also like the Guess Who Reading Games Bundle

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Feel free to reach out to me rebekah@rebekahpoeteaching with any questions you may have or find me on Instagram @RebekahPoeTeaching

Print, laminate, and cut the Easter egg halves. Students will match the lowercase letter to a word that begins with the same sound. Prints four to a page. Clip art from Anika and Lisa Markle Sparkles. Recording sheet is included for students to practice writing letters and record what letter they matched to what sound. Available in color and black and white. Perfect for early finishers, intervention, literacy centers, and more.

Popcorn Pathway is a fun way to help students practice CVC words with the short O sound. This is a perfect game for small group stations or to play during free time. Directions are included, but you are encouraged to change up the rules to according to your students' needs.

Phonics skills-based differentiated "Guess Who Game" for words with the LONG A sound

Engage your elementary school ELA students by using this phonics game to practice reading words with long A sounds. Ideas for differentiation and prompting are included to ensure the game is suitable for students of all academic levels.

This activity is perfect for elementary school reading and ELA centers, elementary school reading and ELA lesson plans, small group instruction, extra help sessions, early finishers, group/partner work, classroom competitions, individual practice, and so much more. 

What's included

• 24 "word pile" cards
• 24 red board inserts
• 24 blue board inserts
• 15 red question prompts
• 15 blue question prompts
• Directions for five different ways to play (for individual players, two players, or small group)
• Guess Who game board linked here (NOT INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD)

You may also like the Guess Who Reading Games Bundle

If you like this product check out others at my store by clicking here.

Feel free to reach out to me rebekah@rebekahpoeteaching with any questions you may have or find me on Instagram @RebekahPoeTeaching

Guess Who Sight Word Edition and Guess Who Vowel Pairs Edition

Use in centers, small groups, or as an early finisher activity. My kids are always begging me to play this game!

This game includes all 107 Zeno Sight Words. I teach the 107 Sight Words because they are the most narrowed-down list of the most commonly used words in texts. It is important your child can read these words quickly and accurately for success in reading! 

I broke the words up into 8 sets so that each set would have 52 cards to keep the game engaging and not too long! This also allows you to easily differentiate the game by choosing the set that has more words that your child needs to work on! Each set is color-coded so if cards get mixed up you can easily find their place!

Included:

• Go Fish Rules

• 8 sets of cards

• Each set has 52 cards

• Endless amounts of fun!

*Prep time is needed. I suggest you print these on card stock and laminate them for more durability. Printing on normal paper will work too! Print the set of cards and cut them out!

In this product, you gain access to board games, bingo games, and roll and read games that you can use during small group time! You can also use the bingo games as a whole class to review the skill!

Beginning Blends

bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl

br, cr, dr, gr, fr, pr, tr

sc, sk, sm, sn, sp, str, sw

End Blends

nd, sk, st, ft, sp, nt, nk, lt, ct, lt

*All vowels are short vowels

This Letter Puzzle is an engaging letter game designed to develop first-sound fluency and letter-sound recognition in young learners. Each puzzle presents a colorful illustration of an animal, object, or character, accompanied by a selection of black and white pictures representing the sounds heard at the beginning of the word. The objective is simple: match the correct picture to the corresponding sound of the letter.

As children explore the puzzles, they're not only honing their ability to identify initial sounds but also reinforcing their understanding of letter-sound correspondence. With a range of vibrant and appealing visuals, the game offers an immersive learning experience that captures children's attention and motivates them to participate actively.

Why You Will Want to Use This Letter Puzzle:

1. Foundational Literacy Skills: The Letter Puzzle provides an interactive platform for children to develop essential literacy skills from an early age. By focusing on first sound fluency and letter sound recognition, it lays a solid foundation for future reading and writing success.
2. Engaging and Interactive Learning: Unlike traditional flashcards or worksheets, The Letter Puzzle transforms letter practice into an exciting adventure. Children are drawn into the game's world of colorful illustrations and playful challenges, making learning feel like play.
3. Positive Reinforcement: Every correct match in the Letter Puzzle is met with immediate feedback and encouragement, fostering a sense of accomplishment and boosting children's confidence in their letter-sound skills.
4. Great for Centers: Playing with the Letter Puzzle can be a great way to work on the alphabet and keep them engaged. No more wondering and coming to interrupt small groups!

In conclusion, the Letter Puzzle offers a delightful way for children to practice first sound fluency and letter sound recognition, paving the way for successful literacy development. With its engaging gameplay and educational benefits, parents can feel confident in using this puzzle game to support their early literacy journey.

These letter cards are great for your students to practice during small group time as a fun game! You can even make it interesting by telling your students that if they find the correct letter they get to keep the cards, whoever has the most cards in the end wins!

You will gain access to board games, bingo games, and roll-and-read games that you can use for small-group instruction. You can also use the bingo game as a whole class for review!

Digraphs

sh

th

wh

ch

ck

*All vowels are short vowels

*Some of the words also include blends

Reading and learning high-frequency words can be FUN! I use the 107 Zeno Word list because they comprise 50% of all text. No need to work on 300-plus words like other lists! These games are perfect for small-group instruction or centers! I give different tips and tricks to work on the skill! I would use these as a Friday fun day during small groups and my students loved them! These games don't have any prep! Print and play! I would suggest laminating or sticking in a sheet protector to keep them nice for a longer period of time!

Includes:

Reading 1-25 Zeno High-Frequency Words

Roll and Read

Board Games

Bingo

Reading and letters can be FUN! These games are perfect for small-group instruction or centers! I give different tips and tricks to work on each skill! I would use these as a Friday fun day during small-groups and my students loved them! These games don't have any prep! Print and play! I would suggest laminating or sticking in a sheet protector to keep them nice for a longer period of time!

Includes:

All 26 letters of the alphabet

Letter names and sounds

Reading words with word families

Reading words with short vowels (a, e, i, o, u)

Reading 1-25 Zeno High-Frequency Words

Roll and Read

Board Games

Bingo

Learning and practicing letters can be FUN! These games are perfect for small-group instruction or centers! I give different tips and tricks to work on the skill! I would use these as a Friday fun day during small groups and my students loved them! These games don't have any prep! Print and play! I would suggest laminating or sticking in a sheet protector to keep them nice for a longer period of time!

Includes:

All 26 letters of the alphabet

Letter names and sounds

Vowel Sounds (a, e, i, o, u)

Roll and Read

Board Games

Bingo

The ability to break words into chunks is important to be able to read words later on! These rhyming cards are perfect for centers or small group practice! These cards give children the experience to practice the skill on their own!

Reading CVC words can be FUN! These games are perfect for small-group instruction or centers! I give different tips and tricks to work on the skill! I would use these as a Friday fun day during small groups and my students loved them! These games don't have any prep! Print and play! I would suggest laminating or sticking in a sheet protector to keep them nice for a longer period of time!

Includes:

Reading words with word families

Reading words with short vowels (a, e, i, o, u)

Roll and Read

Board Games

Bingo

Use it for small groups, early finisher activities, or centers! My kids always beg to play this game!

This freebie includes the first set which has the first 13 words on the Zeno word list. I teach the 107 Sight Words because they are the most narrowed-down list of the most commonly used words in texts. It is important your child can read these words quickly and accurately for success in reading! 

Included:

• Go Fish Rules
• Set 1; first 13 sight words on the Zeno Word List
• Total of 52 cards
• Endless amounts of fun!

*Prep time is needed. I suggest you print these on card stock and laminate them for more durability. Printing on normal paper will work too! Print the set of cards and cut them out!

For all 107 words buy the bundle!

107 Zeno Sight Word Game BUNDLE

These games are perfect for small-group instruction or centers! I give different tips and tricks to work on the skill! I would use these as a Friday fun day during small groups and my students loved them! These games don't have any prep! Print and play! I would suggest laminating or sticking in a sheet protector to keep them nice for a longer period of time! You can also use the bingo games as fun review as a whole class

Includes:

Roll and Read

Board Games

Bingo

CVC:

Reading words with word families

Reading words with short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) in isolation and mixed

Beginning Blends:

bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl

br, cr, dr, gr, fr, pr, tr

sc, sk, sm, sn, sp, str, sw

End Blends:

nd, sk, st, ft, sp, nt, nk, lt, ct, lt

*All vowels are short vowels

Digraphs:

sh

th

wh

ch

ck

*All vowels are short vowels

*Some of the words also include blends

Halloween Color by CVC Word puzzles covering short a, e, i, o, and u word families. Each color by word puzzle features 4 to 5 CVC words for a vowel family in two difficulty levels for 10 puzzles total. I've included both a picture clue set and a word clue set. In the picture clue set, students look at the picture of the word and then find the corresponding word to color. In the word clue set, students have the CVC word to look at and find the matching word to color in the puzzle. No prep! Just print and go.

Words Included:

Short a - mad, fan, tag, bat, cat

Short e - gem, bed, beg, jet

Short i - bin, pig, fin, rip, dip

Short o - pot, fox, hot, top, box

Short u - bug, cup, gum, pup, nut

Want to save on this and other Color by CVC Word puzzles? Build a custom bundle by choosing from any of our 40+ units and you'll save 20% off the list price! You can choose from a 4 Unit Bundle, a 6 Unit Bundle, or a 10 Unit Bundle.

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Check out my other CVC activites:

*all of my CVC activities use the same words and images for cohesive learning*

CVC Blending Cards - 85 Words with and without pictures

CVC Word Family Rearrange Puzzles -

85 Words

Seasons Color by CVC Word Bundle

CVC Word Memory Game

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Thanksgiving Color by CVC Word puzzles covering short a, e, i, o, and u word families. Each color by word puzzle features 4 to 6 CVC words for a vowel family in two difficulty levels for 10 puzzles total. I've included both a picture clue set and a word clue set. In the picture clue set, students look at the picture of the word and then find the corresponding word to color. In the word clue set, students have the CVC word to look at and find the matching word to color in the puzzle. No prep! Just print and go.

Words Included:

Short a - pad, jam, van, hat

Short e - jet, men, ten, net, hen, web

Short i - rib, pin, lip, fin

Short o - hop, pod, rod, log, cog

Short u - cut, cub, sub, bud, hut

Want to save on this and other Color by CVC Word puzzles? Build a custom bundle by choosing from any of our 40+ units and you'll save 20% off the list price! You can choose from a 4 Unit Bundle, a 6 Unit Bundle, or a 10 Unit Bundle.

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Check out my other CVC activites:

*all of my CVC activities use the same words and images for cohesive learning*

CVC Blending Cards - 85 Words with and without pictures

CVC Word Family Rearrange Puzzles -

85 Words

Seasons Color by CVC Word Bundle

CVC Word Memory Game

More coming soon...

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