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Aligned to Words Their Way Unit 3 (Sorts 19–32), these games and activities work with any word study program and cover the following digraphs and blends: ch, sh, th, wh, st, sp, sk, sm, sc, sn, sw, pl, sl, bl, cr, cl, fr, fl, br, gr, gl, pr, dr, tr, qu, and tw.
14 GAMES, 14 ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING DIGRAPHS AND BLENDS
- Sort 19: Beginning Digraphs S, H, and SH
- Sort 20: Beginning Digraphs J, H, and CH
- Sort 21: Beginning Digraphs H, SH, and CH
- Sort 22: Beginning Digraphs TH and WH
- Sort 23: Beginning Digraphs SH, CH, WH, and TH
- Sort 24: Beginning Blends S, T, and ST
- Sort 25: Beginning Blends SP, SK, and SM
- Sort 26: Beginning Blends SC, SN, and SW
- Sort 27: Beginning Blends P, L, and PL
- Sort 28: Beginning Blends SL, BL, and PL
- Sort 29: Beginning Blends CR, CL, FR, and FL
- Sort 30: Beginning Blends BR, BL, GR, and GL
- Sort 31: Beginning Blends PR, DR, and TR
- Sort 32: Beginning Digraphs and Blends WH, QU, TW, and K
You get one partner game and one independent activity for each Beginning Digraphs and Blends Word List. Resources come in both color and black & white versions!
PARTNER GAMES — MISSING LETTERS BOARD GAMES
Students draw picture cards and find the ending/rime on the game board that matches the picture drawn, mentally filling in the missing digraph or blend to cover the correct spot. Each game 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, digraph, or blend, cover matching images, then record the beginning sound 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 in the middle of the Letter Name-Alphabetic stage who can spell all initial beginning consonants in CVC words and have started experimenting with blends and digraphs in their writing. Because all games and activities across Unit 3 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
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Bundle of All Four Printable Resources + All Games
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Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher.
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