Phonics Game Board Game

If you are the parent or teacher of a new or reluctant reader, consider adding a phonics game board game to your teaching arsenal. Research shows that kids learn best when both their hands and heads are stimulated, and board games fit the bill on both counts. Besides, board games are so fun that kids won't even know they're learning!

Search for treasure-- and learn to read!

Phonics Game Board Game for Preschoolers

Most preschoolers just aren't ready to read. However, many are interested in books and reading. At this age, many kids are starting to understand that letters have names and sounds associated with them, so most phonics game board games for the preschool set focuses only on those topics. It's important to note that preschoolers shouldn't be forced to learn to read; many just aren't ready. If your youngster is expressing an interest in words, letters, and pre-reading, the following games might be appropriate:

• Hooked On Phonics Hip-O's Menu Match
• Hooked On Phonics Roll & Read
• Hooked On Phonics Alphabet Circus

Games for Elementary Kids

For most kids, early elementary school is the ideal time to begin teaching reading. Kids at this age are better able to grasp the concept that letters represent spoken sounds. What's more, kids of five and up are also better able to understand the rules of board games!

Sunken Treasure Adventure

Sunken Treasure Adventure Phonics Beginning Blends is designed for kids ages 6 to 10 who already have a solid grasp on individual letters and sounds. This game focuses on blending two consonants to make one sound. Some examples of consonant blends include br, bl, gr, sp, and tr.

In the game, kids search for hidden treasure by following the path of an octapus. Players spin a spinner, count moves, and collect word part cards. They combining the beginning blend cards with word ending cards to make real words. The player with the most words wins!

Pharaoh's Phonics

Build pyramids-- and words.

Pharoah's Phonics is an educational board game by Learning Resources. The game, intended for kids ages 7 and up, is a multi-level phonics game appropriate for a variety of skill levels. Skills reinforced include:

• Long vowels
• Short vowels
• Consonant sounds
• Blends
• Building words of 3-6 letters

In this fun game for 2 to 4 players, kids not only build words-- they also build the pyramids of Egypt! The first player to complete his pyramid wins the game.

Python Path Word-Ending Game

As its name suggests, Python Path Word-Ending Game focuses on word endings. The board consists of a large python with letters scattered along the path. Players use their animal game pieces to move along the python to his tail. They roll special word-ending dice along the way. The goal is to combine the rolled word endings with the letters on the board to make real words. The player with the most words wins. This award-winning game is recommended for new readers ages 6 and up.

Creepy Cave

Another excellent learning game by Learning Resources, Creepy Cave focuses on consonant recoginition. This game is designed for younger pre-readers. Kids use baby monster play pieces to make their way to the big monster in the cave. They must roll dice and look for matching consonants along the way. The game reinforces the following skills:

• Memory
• Turn-taking
• Letter recognition
• Matching
• Vocabulary building
• Beginning spelling

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