Short U: Sample Phonics Games and Activities - Hidden Pictures 1

Short U: Hidden Pictures 1 Sample

Note: This download is in PowerPoint show mode to protect the rights of the image creator(s), and is thus UNEDITABLE.

Playing the Game

• Click on the colored bar on the right side and the squares will begin to disappear. Clicking this bar again will reveal the whole picture and the word. Press the arrow to move onto the next slide.

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

A simple yet effective way to practice saying key long I vocabulary. There is a variety of ways to get all students involved either in a team format, one-by-one or just a classroom free-for-all! There is real focus on each word as students wait patiently for more squares to disappear.

• Words: tub, cub, sub, mud, bug, jug, mug, rug, gum, run, sun, hut, nut, cup, bus, bun.

• Picture style: Photos

• Includes sound effects for added entertainment

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

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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