Short O: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - 6 Pictures Game

Short O: 6 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. Use the arrow in the bottom right to move between slides. At the bottom of the screen is a clue and students have to select the right picture AND word for each clue. Correct answers will flash (other answers will dim), incorrect answers will go dim.

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

Six pictures is the perfect game to practice recognizing and reading key short O phonics words. With 17 questions, plenty of color and fascinating graphics, there is plenty of time to practice reading and it will be easy to get the whole class involved.

• 18 slides

• Words: pot, rock, sock, dog, hot, clock, mop, stop, cog, rod, lock, block, dot, fox, fog, box, cop

• 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

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

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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