M or N Game Black/White and Colour version

Here are two simple phonic games to help children hear the difference between the initial (or beginning) sounds 'm' and 'n', two sounds children may struggle to learn.

Objectives:

· to help the child to distinguish between the sounds ‘m’ and ‘n’.

· To help the child to hear the sounds ‘n’ and ‘m’ in the initial position in words.

Who can use the 'm' or 'n' Game?

Any who have a child needing extra practice learning the initial sounds 'm' and 'n'.

Teachers

Parents

Home educators

Private tutors

It is highly suitable for special educational needs pupils

It can be used with ESL pupils

What is included?

12 picture cards (6 of each initial sounds 'm' and 'n') - or 2 baseboards

12 letter cards (6 of each initial sounds 'm' and 'n') - or 2 baseboards

2 star cards

All components come in either full colour of black and white.

The eco print, black and white version is ideal for sending home for homework.

The game can be played in two ways using either the letters or pictures as baseboards.

Simple to make

1. Print out one copy of each chosen board, either letters or pictures.

2. Cut out the chosen individual cards.

To Play:

1. Each player takes a baseboard. Vary it each time so that the players get a turn with both sounds.

2. Take it in turns to choose a picture card. Say the word. What sound does it start with? Help the child to emphasise the initial sound if necessary. Let him/her look in a mirror to see whether the lips start together for ‘m’ or apart for ‘n’.

If the picture belongs on the player’s board it is placed in position. If not it is returned face down. Encourage the other player to try and remember where it is for his/her next turn. This helps in the training of the memory.

3. Play passes to the other player who does the same - until one player completes his/her board. Play then ends and that player is the winner.

4. Add excitement to the game with the use of the star card, which if selected means the player misses a turn.

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12 picture cards (6 of each initial sounds 'm' and 'n') - or 2 baseboards

12 letter cards (6 of each initial sounds 'm' and 'n') - or 2 baseboards

2 star cards