These 5 decks of cards LOOK and FEEL like REAL PLAYING CARDS and help children learn to read words that contain SHORT VOWEL word families. This set is the ORIGINAL game produced back in 1997. 
 
This set is TERRIFIC for differentiation as there are simple cvc words, and words that contain more advanced spelling patterns (but all with short vowels). The Original Crazy Shorts has been around since 1998, and gives students lots of practice with word-reading (for those who need mastery or reinforcement), and interesting vocabulary to challenge ALL students - even those who need acceleration. 
 
Teachers and families alike LOVE Crazy Cards Phonics Card Games!
there is no prep
very little to explain
easy-to-play
children stay completely engaged and on-task because of the strategy and silly sentence-making
children can play with their friends, family, or peers
there are 25 decks that cover almost all spelling patterns
created (and produced!) by experienced Canadian teacher, dyslexia interventionist, and structured literacy coach
 
These are the best games for phonics - FUN card games played just like the popular card game Crazy 8's! Students get practice decoding, learn new vocabulary, build syntax (oral sentence making skills), and learn to strategize - all in one game! All games are played the same way. Easy rules, easy play. No need for repetition of instructions. 
 
EVEN CHILDREN WHO STRUGGLE with reading LOVE THESE GAMES! Great for diverse learners (students with dyslexia, English language learners, ADHD, DLD, etc.).
 
Each deck includes 52 word cards, 7 Wild Cards, and 4 Miss Your Turn cards.
 
There are 5 different decks included in this set:
DECK 1) short a word families, with some multisyllable words
DECK 2) short e word families, with some multisyllable words
DECK 3) short i word families, with some multisyllable words
DECK 4) short o word families, with some multisyllable words
DECK 5) short u word families, with some multisyllable words
$34.99US + shipping 
(also available in printable format in the shop for $6.99)
(Canadian customers, please visit SoundReaders.ca)
 
SAVE when purchasing all 3 Original Sets (Original Shorts, Longs, & Mores), or when purchasing The Complete Set (see Shop). 
 
Give your students a fun way to get LOTS of practice reading words that contain short vowels! These Phonics Card Games make decoding practice fun! 
 
Best Phonics Card Games - Hands Down!!