Long and Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities Arcade Pictures

Long and Short U: Arcade Pictures 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 screen the game begins. Press the control pad in the bottom left for the picture sequence to begin. Four pictures will appear on the arcade game console. After the sequence answer the question by clicking on the correct word. Correct answers will flash, incorrect will go dim. There is an arrow on the arcade game console at the top that can be used to move onto the next question. Each word is used twice but the order will be different the second time.

About the Full Game (available in the ppt game links section below)

Bring back some of your own childhood memories with this arcade pictures game. Practice key short and long U phonics words with retro colors and sounds. Four words are included on each question and these same words will appear for two rounds. This will give ample opportunity to practice reading these key words with all members of the class.

• 17 slides.

• Practice Long and Short U

• Short U Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, duck.

• Long U Words: music, cube, huge, rescue, ruby, tulip, student, tube, flute, fruit, juice, tooth, soup, moon, glue, tissue.

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

Hidden Pictures 1

MemWord

Hidden Pictures 2

Hidden Pictures 3

The Short Question

Riddle Time

Review Games

Follow the Vocab

Letter B

Letter C

Letter D

Letter E

Hidden Pictures 1

The Grand Circle

8 Pictures 1 Clue

Behind the Garage Doors

Outside the Submarine

Two Review Games

Say What You See

Quiz Game

Letter F

Letter G

Letter H

Letter I

Hidden Pictures 1

MemWord

Three Review Games

Three Quiz Show Style Games

Find the Ball

Bowling

Four Mini Games

Outside the Train Window

Letter J

Letter K

Letter L

Letter M

Letter N

Letter O

Hidden Pictures 1

MemWord

Yes or No Game

Six Pictures Game

Hidden Pictures 2

6 Stars One Question

MCQS Game

The Grid

Letter P

Letter Q

Letter R

Letter S

Letter T

Letter U

Hidden Pictures 1

The Spinner

Four Clues One Answer

Hear, See, Say!

Astonishing Activities

Finish the Sentence

Soccer Shootout

Arcade Pictures

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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