Hear it, read it
Listen to a word, then find its written partner.
For parents and teachers
About this game
This game connects a familiar spoken word with its written form. Read the letters from left to right before choosing. The six pairs are drawn from a small bank of short words; it supports selected word-reading practice alongside the phonics sequence taught at school.
Common Core connection: RF.K.3. This is focused practice for part of the standard.
The recordings use a British English voice. A teacher can model the pronunciation used in class. Audio plays only when a learner asks for it, and no microphone is used.
Suggested for ages 5–6. Kindergarten is a starting point, not a rule for every class.
How to play
Tap a Listen card to hear a whole word. Then choose the matching written word. Find all six pairs. You can listen again, and there is no timer.
Step by step
- Read. Read the card, sentence or story clue all the way through.
- Choose. Use the meaning, not a guess from the first word.
- Talk. After the round, explain one choice out loud.
Worked examples
Use the first item as a model. Read it aloud, name the clue that decides the answer, then choose. The same steps work for the next item.
Common mistakes
Choosing too quickly. Slow down and use the whole sentence or clue. A familiar word can still be the wrong choice.
At home
Play one round together, then let the learner try the next round. Ask which words decided the answer.
In class
Use one round as a warm-up. Invite a learner to explain a choice before the next card.
Printable
This on-screen game does not include a worksheet. Practice the same idea with paper and a pencil, using an example from the guide.
Questions
Does this cover a whole standard?
No. It practices one part of the connected standard.