This easy-to-play high frequency word activity is perfect for reinforcing what children have been learning during lessons – ideal for family fun at home or as an end of lesson activity. Warning: this game can get a bit manic!
Features 300 high frequency words from phases 2-6 of the government Letters & Sounds phonics framework
"Tricky" words are highlighted for easy identification to remind children that they can't sound out these words phonetically
Friendly fly cards are colour-coded:
- Red = 200
- Orange = 32
- Purple = 24
- Green = 20
- Blue = 24
- Game play reinforces basic vocabulary skills, word reading and phonics
- Game box includes: Four plastic fly swatters, 150 double-sided flies and instructions
- Players race to be the first to cover a complete row on their game cards
- For 1 – 4 players
- Vibrant plastic swatters measure 23cm L
National Curriculum Reference:
Year 1: Literacy – Reading (Word Reading): Reads common exception words, noting unusual correspondences between spelling and sound and where these occur in the word
Year 2: Literacy – Reading (Word Reading): Reads most words quickly and accurately, without overt sounding and blending, when they have been frequently encountered
Parents Description (from a home-educating parent)
Sometime I am afraid I just can’t bear the boredom of sitting down to do reading practice with a boring book with 6 words in and a child who is not in the mood. So I like sight-words games A LOT! This one has the advantage of getting to bash stuff.