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These free to download and print games have been designed to be played once children have got the grasp of blending three sounds to read them. They follow on from our cvc reading games. They are intended to help the child to hear all three sounds in order to be able to spell the words.
The first game gives extra practice in hearing the middle vowel sound. This is necessary as the vowels are all sounds made at the back of the throat and for some children they can be difficult to tell apart. These games all have a short vowel in the middle- that is, a vowel saying its sound not its name. For example 'a' as in apple, not 'ay'.
The second game helps children to hear the final sound in a three letter word. The child simply needs to match the intial blend with the final sound. Hearing all three sounds in a cvc word is a vital skill for spelling. Some children need a lot of practice. Children enjoy these games so much that they will not notice how many times they play: more play - more practice! Win - win!
Who are they for?
All ages, including special needs and ESL students. Students who are having difficulty hearing all three sounds in a cvc word. So easy to make... Print out the game pages - not my terms and conditions! I like to print on card. Laminating the baseboards will make them last longer, or you can use A4 plastic wallets. Then:
So easy to play... Missing vowel Game:
Final Sound Game:
Some teaching tips for cvc words...
Young readers need to hear the 'breaking-up into sounds' process modelled to them many times. Sound out your words as you read them. Get used to saying each sound separately, like 'c..a...t' and then saying the whole word 'cat'. Drag out the vowel sound so that it is easier for the child to hear how the sounds join to make a word: 'c....aaaaaa....t'. If they hear you doing it, they will be more inclined to try for themselves. Make some mistakes sometimes and correct yourself. This might seem odd, but actually, you will find your student peering over your shoulder to help you! Being the teacher really helps children to think through what they know! Resources to help you make the games...
If you like these games, then rather than having your computer cluttered up with separate files, why not purchase this compendium, for a small price, and have all 6 games in one file? Find FREE-to-download Decodable CVC reading books here.Download your FREE cvc spelling games here:Comments are closed.
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