It’s another set of no-prep reading games! This time we focus on short a and a-e words.
My Five is really getting the hang of silent e! I created our last game for a-e words. It’s one of our favorites – Four in a Row.
Why we love Four in a Row reading games
- They’re quick.
- They’re fun.
- They pack in a lot of learning.
How to play
- Print a game board. Grab counters or Do-a-Dot markers (our favorite!).
- Take turns reading a word. Cover or dot it if you read it correctly.
- The first to get four in a row, wins!
You’ll find four games in the download. The first version (pictured) has just CVCe words: bake, came, cave, face, etc. It’s the easiest game.
The second game includes blends or digraphs at the beginning of each word. You’ll find words like brake, flake, crane, skate, chase, etc.
(P.S. You’ll notice we each had four in a row a few times! We just decided to have fun reading and dotting all the words, whether or not we had four in a row.)
The third game is tougher because it contrasts short a and a-e words. You’ll find bat, mad, and wag along with vane, fake, and gave.
The fourth game (not pictured) has the same concept, except it includes words with beginning blends and digraphs.
Have fun with these freebies!
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Becky Franco
This is amazing!! Thank you so much for doing this especially during our time of need!!! Really appreciate it so much!
Cara
This is fabulous! I am a hospital school teacher and often times need to find quick resources to keep my patients/students connected to what they are learning in school. Is there a way to print out the silent / magic e phonics books as a free item? Thank you for this valuable resource!
Kate Dowling
Hi Cara!
This is Kate, Anna’s assistant. Here is the link to the free silent e phonics books: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/8-free-silent-e-phonics-readers/
At that link, you’ll click the download box and enter your email address. The files will be emailed to you for free.
I think what you do is amazing! Keep up the great work for those precious kids! 🙂
Leslie
Wow–this is a great resource for our adult literacy students! Thanks for your willingness to share your creations!
Anna Geiger
You’re very welcome, Leslie – I’m so glad you can use them!
Arlie
Thank you so much for all the great resources. My students love the activities and the reading booklets.
Anna Geiger
I’m so glad to hear that, Arlie!
Erin
Wow! What a gold mine your website is for a new literacy teacher who is trying to figure out all this word work! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Anna Geiger
You’re so welcome, Erin! 🙂
Oksana
Your resource is just invaluable!!! Thank you for the job you do!
Anna Geiger
You’re very welcome, Oskana!
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thank you so much! your website is an awesome resource!!!!! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH