Sound play that builds reading confidence.
This guide includes five phonemic awareness games designed to help young learners tune in to the individual sounds (phonemes) in words — an essential skill for successful decoding and spelling. The games are oral, screen-free, and developmentally appropriate, making them a powerful way to build early literacy in a relaxed, playful environment.
A note on terminology is included to support parents in understanding the difference between phonological and phonemic awareness, along with educator-informed guidance on why these games matter.
What’s inside:
5 playful oral games targeting phonemic awareness
Each game includes:
A clear learning goal
Simple, step-by-step how-to-play
Two “Level Ups” to extend the challenge
A “Why it helps” section that explains the literacy benefit
Games build skills in:
Sound isolation
Blending
Segmenting
Sound substitution and manipulation
Perfect for:
Children aged 4–7
Pre-readers or early readers ready for deeper sound work
Families following structured literacy or Science of Reading approaches
Homeschoolers wanting oral-based, no-prep activities to support phonics readiness
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