Want to transform word study into a time your students actually look forward to? This Beginning Consonant Sounds Games Bundle gives you everything you need to engage students in sorting pictures by initial consonant sounds and segmenting phonemes to build letter name fluency — all in a format that builds consistency, excitement, and mastery.
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Aligned to Words Their Way Unit 1 (Sorts 1–11), these games and activities work with any word study program and cover the following beginning consonant sounds: b, m, r, s, t, g, n, p, c, h, f, d, l, k, j, w, y, z, and v.
11 GAMES, 11 ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING BEGINNING CONSONANT SOUNDS
- Sort 1: Beginning Consonant Sounds B, M, R, S
- Sort 2: Beginning Consonant Sounds T, G, N, P
- Sort 3: Beginning Consonant Sounds C, H, F, D
- Sort 4: Beginning Consonant Sounds L, K, J, W
- Sort 5: Beginning Consonant Sounds Y, Z, V
- Sort 6: Beginning Consonant Sounds B and P
- Sort 7: Beginning Consonant Sounds T and D
- Sort 8: Beginning Consonant Sounds V and F
- Sort 9: Beginning Consonant Sounds S and Z
- Sort 10: Beginning Consonant Sounds G and K
- Sort 11: Beginning Consonant Sounds W and Y
You get one partner game and one independent activity for each Beginning Consonant Sounds Word List. Resources come in both color and black & white versions!
PARTNER GAMES — SAY LISTEN MATCH & CHALLENGING BEGINNING CONSONANTS BOARD GAMES
Say, Listen, Match Card Games (Sorts 1–5): Students take turns turning over two picture cards, saying the words depicted, and listening to determine whether the two beginning consonant sounds match — played like the classic card game "Match."
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions
- Say, Listen, Match Cards
- Student-Friendly Directions
- Answer Key
Challenging Beginning Consonants Board Games (Sorts 6–11): Students draw picture cards and determine which pictures on the game board match the beginning consonant drawn, competing to identify the most beginning consonants correctly. Includes a recording sheet for easy teacher check-ins.
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions
- Board Game
- Game Cards
- Student-Friendly Directions
- Recording Sheet
- Answer Key
INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES — SPIN AND COVER
Students choose a picture board, spin for a beginning consonant or clue, cover matching images, then record the beginning consonant of the word they covered. Can also be modified for partner play.
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions + Ideas for Extending the Activity
- 4 Picture Boards
- 1 Spinner with Student-Friendly Directions
- Recording Sheet
- Answer Key
WHO ARE THESE GAMES FOR?
These activities are designed for students at the beginning of the Letter Name-Alphabetic stage who typically confuse many initial consonants when writing words, sometimes skipping them altogether. Because all games and activities across Unit 1 use similar formats, you only have to teach students how to play once — then enjoy the consistency and versatility all year long!
EXPLORE THE FULL LETTER NAME-ALPHABETIC SERIES
- Unit 1: Beginning Consonant Sounds | Sorts 1–11
- Unit 2: Short Vowel CVC Word Families | Sorts 12–18
- Unit 3: Beginning Digraphs and Blends | Sorts 19–32
- Unit 4: Mixed Vowel Word Families | Sorts 33–39
- Unit 5: Short Vowels in CVC Words | Sorts 40–52
- Unit 6: Preconsonantal Nasals | Sorts 53–57
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Unit 7: Introduction to R-Controlled Vowels and Contractions | Sorts 58–60
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NEED PRINTABLE RESOURCES FOR THE LETTER NAME-ALPHABETIC STAGE?
- Word Study Notebook
- Word Searches
- Fill in the Blank Word List Activity
- Weekly Spelling Homework
- Bundle of All Four Printable Resources
- Letter Name-Alphabetic Games Mega Bundle | All 7 Units at 50% off
- Bundle of All Four Printable Resources + All Games
NOTE: These games and activities are included in the Engaged Spelling All-Access Library. Please do not purchase if you are a member! If you are considering purchasing more than one bundle, consider the Engaged Spelling Membership — an all-access pass to all games for less than the cost of two mega bundles, with a payment plan available.
Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher.
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