Want to transform word study into a time your students actually look forward to? This Preconsonantal Nasals Games Bundle gives you everything you need to engage students in working with the mysterious n and m in CVC words ending in -ng, -mp, -nt, -nk, and -nd — all in a format that builds consistency, excitement, and mastery.
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Aligned to Words Their Way Unit 6 (Sorts 53–57), these games and activities work with any word study program and help students identify the difference between CVC words ending in a final consonant (like ran) vs. a final consonant blend (like rang or ramp) — and understand why the short vowel sound becomes slightly harder to distinguish in these words.
5 GAMES, 5 ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING PRECONSONANTAL NASAL PATTERNS
- Sort 53: Preconsonantal Nasals in Words with N and M
- Sort 54: Words that End in NG
- Sort 55: Words that End in MP
- Sort 56: Words that End in NT
- Sort 57: Words that End in NK and ND
You get one partner game and one independent activity for each Preconsonantal Nasals Word List. Resources come in both color and black & white versions!
PARTNER GAMES — MAGICAL THEMED BOARD GAMES
Students take turns drawing a picture or word card and covering the matching CVC word on the game board, competing to collect the most words. Each game is aligned to Words Their Way word sort lists and 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 — LAYER ON WORD BUILDING
Played much like a popular letter tile game, students spin a final consonant or consonant blend (-ng, -mp, -nt, -nk, or -nd), match it with a word part card to make a word, then add it to a growing word tower — layering on as many words as possible. Can also be modified for partner play.
Included for each spelling topic:
- Teacher Directions
- Word Building Mat
- Word Cards
- Spinner with Student-Friendly Directions
- Letter Tiles for Building Words
- Recording Sheet
- Answer Key
WHO ARE THESE GAMES FOR?
These activities are designed for students at the end of the Letter Name-Alphabetic stage who can spell most easy CVC words correctly, including those with blends and digraphs, but may struggle with preconsonantal nasals because the n or m becomes harder to hear and the short vowel sound becomes less clear. Because all games and activities across Unit 6 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
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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