Short E: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - The Grand Circle

Short E: The Grand Circle 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

• All the words are in a circle on the page.

• On each slide, a picture will appear in the middle, click the correct word for each picture. Incorrect answers will disappear, correct answer will flash green.

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

The main benefit of this game is that all of the key short E words are on the screen throughout. This gives you the opportunity to ask students to read these words during the game. This can be done between rounds after the answer has already been given and will mean every student can practice reading in a quick and fun way.

• 22 Slides.

• Features plenty of color, excellent graphics and sounds.

• Words: pet, set, leg, net, ten, hen, jet, cent, bell, sell, bend, shell, vest, egg, pen, gem, send, bed, neck, get, end.

• Picture format: clipart

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

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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