So what do cows have to do with phonograms? Actually…nothing! But the cows in this silly phonogram game will make reviewing phonograms like S, CH, and AY a ton of fun for your child. But whatever you do, try not to moo!
Are you ready? This could get a bit silly!
Select the phonogram cards you want to review with your child and place them in a pile with the phonograms facing down. Be sure to add a few Moo cards to the pile!
Have your child select a card and turn it over. If the card has a phonogram on it, have your child recite all the sounds of that phonogram. (Hint: the numbers on the cowbells indicate the number of sounds each phonogram makes.)
If the child correctly recites the sound(s), he can keep the card. If he misses one or more of the sounds, review the sounds together and return the card to the draw pile.
If your child selected a Moo card, she must moo like a cow!
Continue playing until your child has successfully recited all the phonograms and collected all the cards.
What’s your favorite way to review phonograms? Let me know in the comments below!
Melinda
says:Your kids are adorable!! And great job editing this video–it is so easy to follow.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceAwww, thank you, Melinda! 😊
Talia
says:We love this game! Of course, I stack the deck in my kiddos favor so he always wants to play again!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceThat’s a great way to keep your child motivated to keep reviewing, Talia! Good idea.
Jordan
says:My kids have loved this game! We just did it with all of the basic letter sounds, and they wanted to play it over and over! Little did they know they’re just basically reviewing flash cards! 😆
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceJordan,
That is what’s so wonderful about a really good educational game! It will seem like fun play and nothing more, but it really is so much more. 😊
Amy
says:I need to incorporate play more. Thanks.
Lauren
says:Finding learning games that kiddos of multiple levels can play together is definitely a struggle. I love that they can play this game with each other so one is not feeling left out that the other ‘gets a fun game’ and they don’t. Plus scouring the internet and blogs for the perfect game for each situation is just plain tiring. Ain’t nobody got time fo’ that! This whole program is definitely a blessing for one burnt out, overwhelmed mom. All the resources and activities I could want in one place!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceMany of us at All About Learning Press are homeschoolers, Lauren, so we understand! I hope your kiddos have a lot of fun (and some learning) with this game.
Becky B
says:I love that y’all have fun printables and games – for free! We’ve used a few and it’s always a nice break from the norm :) thank you!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Becky! We’re glad to give you a change up from the norm once in a while.
Terri frazier
says:Looks like a game my daughter would enjoy!
Therese
says:Looking forward to trying this game!
Laura Kirsop
says:We are going to try this. Thanks!
Lori Knight
says:How cute! I am downloading this one.
Robyn
says:I am so grateful for the AAR/AAS systems. Child #2 is learning to read with them, and #3 will be starting in the fall. All of the materials are wonderful and little “extras” like this game are the icing on the cake. Thank you for all that you do!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou are so welcome, Robyn! 😊
Annabel
says:It’s all about making it fun. Great idea!
Emily
says:We raise beef cows and so my kids were really into this game. This was great fun and now they actually get it out and play on their own outside of “school” time.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceLove it, Emily! When kids want to play a review game during their free playtime, you know it’s great fun!
Aubrey
says:So fun!
Jena Roach
says:I downloaded this one and my younger intervention students loved using this. I winner
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceThank you for letting us know this was a hit with your students, Jena!
Elizabeth
says:Thanks for making games that are fun so my son actually looks forward to learning to read!
Melany wilkins
says:So cute
Aimee
says:Thank you for all the games you provide, both in the program, and extras like this one. All my children enjoy the games, but my youngest really seems to learn best by using the games. It gives him lots of opportunity to practice the current lesson over and over in a fun way. He doesn’t even realize that learning is happening–he is just having fun playing games!!
Hannah
says:A simple twist to make a mundane exercise into a fun game. Looking forward to trying it.
Elizabeth McKlemurry
says:Good game idea, thank you!
Jackie Howard
says:This is a very fun and engaging activity for practicing phonograms.
Elizabeth Amy
says:Too fun! This is a great idea for budding readers.
Sheree keenum
says:What a fun idea! My kids will love this.
Valerie
says:As soon as my kids saw this with the silly cow, they wanted to play it right away! Thanks for another fantastic resource!
Corrine
says:My children and I are so happy with the All About Reading program. All the games are an easy, not much prep work besides cutting it out and they speak to the children’s eagerness for fun while learning. I can’t wait to introduce this one to my kids!
Michelle
says:I have a Kindergartner and a 2nd grader. We love this game and app.
Amanda
says:What a fun game! This will be great to review sounds with my kids!
Lisa Griswold
says:This looks like a lot of fun practicing phonograms. I can’t wait to try it out!
Janna
says:This is fabulous. I can’t wait to introduce it to my kids
Amber
says:This is really cool. I’m excited to try this with my little one!