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Science of Reading Centers Literacy Games
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best games for phonics & science of reading games for centers
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Beyond just Decoding: Your students will master decoding AND develop vocabulary, syntax, and oral language skills in one seemless activity.
- Engagement that Lasts: Say goodbye to boredom and behavior challenges with small group independent activities. Students LOVE these games, and so will you - no prep, no hassle, just results. Same instructions - fewer interruptions.
- Perfect for ALL Learners: Designed for special education and general classroom settings, Crazy Cards meet every child where they are, supporting differentiated instruction with ease.
- Science of Reading Made Fun: Bring structured literacy to life without any extra work. These games support your curriculum while keeping students excited and motivated.
Played Just Like Crazy 8's, only with Words!
Perfect for Science of Reading Centers!
25 Crazy Card game decks organized from simple to complex!
Crazy Shorts
FOR STARTERS phonics card games help children learning to read BASIC cvc introductory short vowel spelling patterns by playing crazy card games similar to Crazy 8s, only with words (incl. WILD cards & MISS your TURN cards). Click on the pics in the SHOP for details. Available ready-made, or in a printable 'make your own' format.
Ideal for any beginning or struggling reader.
Crazy Shorts
WITH BLENDS phonics card games build literacy skills by helping children learn to read words that contain INITIAL and END blends (ccvc & cvcc words). These are the best decks for reinforcing short vowels and reducing confusions. Inclusive for ALL readers (general, dyslexia, gifted, ADHD) - even adult learners enjoy these games! Buy ready-made, or in printable format!
These games are perfect for Science of Reading games and Science of Reading activities for centers.
These games are perfect for Science of Reading games and Science of Reading activities for centers.
Original Crazy Shorts phonics card games words in this set are different than in Set #1 & #2, and focus on one short vowel per deck. Preschool to 3rd grade students (or any struggling reader) can read the words by reading the 'splash' sound first, then sounding out the word, and then making up a CRAZY sentence to build oral language, which gets them belly-laughing, and having fun! May be purchased in bulk sets of 10 so a classroom of 20+ students can play in pairs while you work with small groups!
Original Crazy Longs phonics card games focus on all of the ways that you can spell the long vowel sounds. One deck per vowel. This set is the well-loved Dr. Marnie Ginsberg's (Reading Simplified) favorite game to teach the long vowels! ALL readers (general, dyslexia, gifted, ADHD) - including adult learners enjoy these games because it is the 'strategy' to win that makes it fun and keeps them on task.
Original Crazy Mores phonics card games go even further by teaching all of the other spelling patterns/vowel teams in English (e.g., spellings of /oo/, /er/, ou/ow, oi/oy, au/aw, ture, tion, etc.. Same game - same fun! Science of Reading games that they can play with family, tutors, or peers at school! Decks are very durable, authentic easy to play card games - engaging, affordable, inclusive, portable, and screen free!
Available in Printable format too - just Download, Print, Cut, & Play!
Each deck is 7 pages double-sided - so 14 colour pages to print, but if you just print on one side, it would be 7 pages per deck. There are 25 decks in all.
Perfect for Science of Reading Centers!
How to Play Crazy Cards
Crazy Shorts FOR STARTERS
Deck #1: cvc words
Crazy Longs Deck #1: Long a
Perfect for Science of Reading Centers!
Click Here for Crazy Shorts for Starters "Digraphs" Demo
Click Here for Crazy Shorts FOR STARTERS "Floss Words" Demo
Perfect for Science of Reading Centers!
"I have been using these cards forever! Kids enjoy the game and don't even realize they're getting phonics learning to stick!”
Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, Reading Simplified
These games are perfect for Science of Reading games and Science of Reading activities for centers.