You know you need low prep science of reading games and activities to use with your short vowel blend unit so grab this 100% decodable resource! Students will practice decoding short vowel blend words with this low prep phonics activity set that features 8 different games. Each game can prepped in 5 minutes or less by a trip to the paper cutter! The words are 100% decodable using science of reading (SOR) principles. The materials were created by a teacher who has earned a Certificate of Mastery for both Volumes of the LETRS program!

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What is the purpose of this product?

Kids need practice decoding words – and sometimes, words on a flash card or on a list are boring. And, let’s be honest, if kids are bored – they aren’t learning! These easy to prep games are a great way for students to get non-threatening practice at decoding words. Use them for centers or your small group rotations. Maybe even print a copy for students and send them home to play with their families for homework!

What makes these games unique?

There’s tons of phonics worksheets and activities out there. I’m passionate about creating and using 100% decodable phonics materials in my classroom, so I want to be able to share those with you. These games are unique because

• they are decodable (each unit builds on previous units)
• they are systematic (You can find 8 total units of these games from CVC words to R Controlled vowels)
• they are 5 minute prep (Ok, if you laminate them it might take you a few extra minutes but if you simply print and cut on cardstock you can be done in no time!)

What do you mean they are systematic?

• Each unit builds on previous units. If students can read CVC words, they are ready for unit 2 which is short vowel blends. When you get to unit 3, students will see short vowel digraphs and the words may also include some blends as well. You can have students working on whatever unit is appropriate for their needs.

How can I use these games for differentiation?

In total, this line of resources includes 8 units. Every unit has the exact same games in it, just with different words. This means, you can easily group students by the phonics skills they need and then give them all the same game but with different words. For instance, every student in the room can be playing “Yahoo!”, but the words they use will be different. No group will realize that their words are easier or harder than the other groups!

How much prep is required for this resource?

• Every game in this resource is low prep using straight line cuts. I’ve made these games as easy as possible for teachers. After a quick trip to the paper cutter, you are ready to go. Seriously, you can have a game ready in under 5 minutes!

What games are included?

You will receive 8 games. Please check out the preview to learn more about each game. The included games are:

• Go Fish
• Yahoo
• Buzz Off
• Magic Square*
• Blast Off*
• Sweet Tooth
• We Go Together*
• Clip It*

*Games with an asterisk are cooperative activities that could also be used independently. There is no ‘winner’ in these games.

What is included with each game?

Every game includes:

• Teacher information
• Student directions for playing
• Full color version
• Line art version

What else do I need to play the games?

For “Clip It” you will need clothespins to clip to the cards. You can also have students use something like mini erasers or math cube manipulatives. Don’t have any of that? Students can just point with their fingers!

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