Long & Short A: Sample Phonics Games & Activities - Follow the Vocab
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Resources for Teachers, Vocabulary, Phonics, Pre-Reading, Spelling
Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1
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Long and Short A: Follow the Vocab Sample Game
Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE.
Playing the Game
After the front slide the game begins.
First rounds are easier with less pictures.
Later rounds are harder with up to 9 pictures at the end.
Teams will take it in turns to answer.
Gameplay
Taking round 1 as an example.
Three pictures are shown. After 10-15 seconds they will disappear.
Students are to try and follow at least one of these pictures.
Click the go button to begin.
The three pictures will mix between themselves and end in a different position.
Team A goes first.
Anybody in the team can answer.
Say the number and then the word.
Click on the card to see if the answer is correct - 1 point per correct answer.
After Team A have answered. Offer the chance for Team B and subsequently C, D etc in order. to answer. Attempt to get all of the cards answered before moving on.
Click on the arrow to continue to round 2.
If you ever need to replay a round, you can press the refresh button on the left side.
As the game goes on, you may want to change the rules by allocating 2 words for each team to follow with bonus points if they can answer any other words.
About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below)
If you want an exciting way to practice letter A phonics words, this is the game for you. With a variety of difficulties and short A/long A words, this is the ideal review game. Many students will be able to get involved in each round and with ten rounds, the whole class will enjoy themselves while practicing phonics at the same time.
21 slides.
10 rounds.
Short and Long A practice - question prompted by pictures.
Short A words used: cap, hat, bag, man, dad, ham, map, can, bat, pan, mat, tag, sad, jam, cat, fan.
Long A words used: bake, cake, lake, cave, case, vase, sail, wave, rain, play, snail.
Includes sound effects for increased entertainment.
Picture style: clipart
Helps to Build
Letter recognition – Identifying letters in different fonts or contexts.
Letter-sound association – Connecting letters to its sounds.
Vocabulary building – Introducing words that start with each letter.
Phonemic awareness – Listening for letter sounds in words, rhyming, or segmenting sounds.
FULL CATALOG OF DOWNLOAD LINKS HERE
Letter PPT Game Links:
Letter A
Letter B
Letter C
Letter D
Letter E
Letter F
Letter G
Letter H
Letter I
Letter J
Letter K
Letter L
Letter M
Letter N
Letter O
Letter P
Letter Q
Letter R
Letter S
Letter T
Letter U
Letter V
Letter W
Letter X
Letter Y
Letter Z
Overview
These interactive PowerPoint games make early phonics practice fun and engaging for young learners. With a mix of exciting activities, kids stay motivated while strengthening key phonetic patterns. Each game offers plenty of opportunities for participation—whether playing in teams, one-on-one, or independently. The variety of game styles, from disappearing squares to timed challenges, ensures that every student can learn in a way that works best for them.
Bright visuals, sound effects, and gradually increasing difficulty keep students engaged and support different skill levels. Teachers have full control over the pacing and difficulty, making it easy to adjust the experience based on their students' needs. Whether guessing hidden images, recalling sequences, or solving riddles, each activity reinforces phonics in a fun, interactive way. These games turn traditional phonics drills into an exciting, hands-on learning adventure, building confidence and essential literacy skills in young learners.
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