Short I: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Bowling

Short I: Bowling 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 first page, the first question appears. Click the number next to the answer you think is correct for the clue at the top. Depending on the answer will lead to one of four animations. Two are gutter balls (for incorrect answers), one will hit one pin (for incorrect answer) and one will be a strike (for correct answer).

• After the animation, there will be a next with an arrow if you are correct - press the arrow to go to the next question. Or a return arrow if you are incorrect - press the arrow to try the question again. Any answers already tempted will have their numbers hidden.

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

Who doesn't love a friendly game of bowling? Bring bowling to the classroom with this epic short I phonics bowling game. With thirteen rounds, four different bowling animations, plenty of time spent on 16 key short I words, give it a try today. Each word used at least three times giving plenty of time to review for the whole class. Question slides and game slides are separate so students will focus completely on the question.

• 13 rounds

• Words: bid, hid, kid, big, dig, pig, fin, pin, win, dip, hip, lip, bit, sit, mix, six.

• Features some sound effects for entertainment purposes.

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

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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