Long U: Letters Phonics Games and Activities - Soccer Shootout

Long U: Soccer Shootout

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. There will be four words on the screen and a picture will appear. Click on the ball next to the correct word for the picture. Numbers are on the ball in case students are unable to touch it themselves. There are four animations. One for the correct word (a goal) and three more if the incorrect word is chosen.

• After a correct answer a next button will appear, incorrect answers will offer a back button to try again. Upon returning to the question screen, words already selected will have the number on the ball removed.

About the Game

If you want to find a fun way to practice key long U phonics words with your kids, this game is going to be perfect. Four key words will be on the screen during the question giving time to practice reading with the class. Select the right word for the picture and see if you can score a goal!

• 16 Rounds.

• Practice Long U

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

• Includes sound effects for added entertainment.

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

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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