PhonicsVocabulary Games and Resources

Phonics can help a person recognize more words, improve spelling, increase reading speed and comprehension, improve writing skills, help with pronunciation, and improve vocabulary. While a learner may still have to memorize the pronunciation and spelling of some words, he or she will be able to sound out many more on his/her own. Creating phonemic awareness should begin with the vowels: a, e, i, o, u, and sometimes y. Students should work on the short vowel sounds before moving on to the long vowel sounds. These sounds are foundational for learning how to read English words.

Construct-a-Word Construct-a-Word provides a simple, engaging way for students to generate dozens of different words by first choosing an ending (for example -an, -ed, -at, -op) and then adding a beginning letter or blend. When a correct word is created, the word is stored in a Word Bank where students can read and review their words. For each ending, Construct-a-Word prompts students to create between 6 and 14 different possible words, adding an element of fun and discovery. It uses animation and sound to guide students through the steps of creating words, and employs prompts that are clear and easy to master. This interactive tool could be used individually or in small groups, either in one session or across multiple lessons. For ideas of how to use this tool outside the classroom, see Construct-a-Word in the Parent & Afterschool Resources section. Grades K – 2 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson Using a Predictable Text to Teach High-Frequency Words Word Family Sort Word Wizard ABC Match Puzzle Me Words

Phonics Activities, Learn to Read, for Preschool, Kindergarten, First Grade, 2nd Grade Spiders and Candy Game | an ESL or language building activity for preschool, kindergarten or toddler classes This is a great game for pre-school children (2+) but it can be used with older children as well. you can use it for simple vocabulary review or to make sentences. How to play: - place all of the small flashcards face up in the middle of the group - students must turn around and cover their eyes - the teacher places one marker under each card (either a piece of candy or a spider) I usually do it in a ration of about 2:1 candy and spiders. You might want to have more candy for younger students. - students turn around and one by one call out a vocabulary word or make a sentence using the word. - the teacher lifts the card to reveal what's underneath. - The person with the most candy wins! You can turn over cards after they have been opened. For larger classes, play in groups of 4 and let one of the students play the role of the teacher. Markers to print: Print these to regular paper and cut them out There are three different sets of spiders. ******variations******

Free Online Phonics Games - Education.com Short U Match-Up Kids must find the object that starts with the short u sound in this zany game. Short E Dot-to-Dot Kids will practice counting and identifying the short e sound in this silly rap video. Blending Sounds Photoshoot Kids practice blending sounds together in this adorable photoshoot game. Blending Sounds Spelling Kids build blending and spelling skills to help get the gang to school in time. Starfall: Learn to Read with Phonics, Learn Mathematics