Looking for a fun way to review phonograms? “Swatting Phonograms” is a fantastic hands-on activity that your child will love! It’s fast paced, engaging … and just a little bit gross. Perfect!
Arrange a selection of bug phonograms on the floor or table. (This might be the only time you don’t mind having bugs on your kitchen table!) Be sure to select only the phonograms that your child has learned.
Say the name and/or sound of a phonogram and have your child find the phonogram and “swat” it with the swatter.
Keep going until all the phonograms have been swatted. Repeat any phonograms that your child had trouble with.
There is no limit to the fun that you can have with your swatter. Here are three more ideas:
Can you think of more fun ways to use your swatter? Leave a comment!
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Photo credit: Elaine from Humble Dwelling
Lydia
says:I think my kids would love this! I love the idea of scattering them around the room. I think one of my sons would enjoy scattering them himself so he knows where they are, but then needs to remember when I say the sound or word. We’ll have to give it a try.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceSounds like fun, Lydia!
Kalpana
says:Very funny and useful to kids
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Kalpana!
Maria
says:Learning is fun
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYes, it is!
Sarah
says:I plan on using this activity this year with my very active 6 year old.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI hope your 6-year-old has a lot of fun with it, Sarah!
Shannon
says:The interactive games suggested are great for keeping my active son engaged.
Stacey
says:Definately a fun idea – I love the Kinesthetic learner appeal with this activity!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceStacey,
This activity is very active and fun for most all students!
Michelle
says:My kids loved this game!
Michelle
says:We definitely don’t play this game enough! My kiddos love this game! Need to bring it back for my younger ones!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceI’m glad to hear your kids love this game, Michelle!
Jill
says:We played this, and it was a lot of fun.
Neelie
says:I love this idea and will be printing it off now!
Kelly Gear
says:This one is fun even for my kiddos who don’t like to do the activities!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceGreat to hear, Kelly!
Amber Ruiz
says:This is such a good idea. My daughter is going to love this!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Amber! I hope your daughter has lots of fun (and learns lots too) with this very active activity.
Isabel C
says:love all the ideas that make reading fun and reinforce learning!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Isabel!
Melinda Kishbaugh
says:This is such a fun idea! Why don’t I ever think if these things?
Jray Jhones
says:What a fun idea! Thanks!
Dianne
says:What a great idea! I love keeping it fun and engaging!
Carly Nelson
says:We love all the games I. This program but haven’t done this one yet. I think we’ll do this on Monday!
Amanda
says:Love how interactive this program is!! I think it’s just what my son needs to enjoy and love reading
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceThank you, Amanda! We try to make it as fun as possible!
Lindsay
says:Such a fun game! Thank you for always making reading and learning fun!
Alexandria
says:Such fun ideas! Can’t wait to try them out!
Bethany
says:This looks so fun! Thanks!
Heather Helvie
says:This is so fun! Thank you for this!
Ashley Yount
says:We love this game! My boys think squashing bugs is super entertaining! 😋
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceGreat to hear your boys enjoy this, Ashley!
Gloria
says:My grandchild is 12 can i use the same for himhe is Dislexic and as a speech problem
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceGloria,
Yes! All About Reading and All About Spelling have been used successfully with teens and even adult learners! You may find our Using All About Spelling with Older Students blog post helpful. Also, check out our Dyslexia Resources page.
Angela Crase
says:This looks like fun! Finding ways to hook the child’s attention is critical.
Sharla Miller
says:I love this idea and will definitely be trying it out!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceWonderful, Sharla! I hope your student or students have lots of fun reviewing with this very active activity!
Joy
says:My daughter loves this game!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceGlad to hear it, Joy!
Susan H
says:Love this idea! Thanks!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Susan!
Glenda
says:This looks like a ton of fun! I think I would use it to have my grandson swat the card for the correct spelling of the word when I use a phonogram.
Or we might have a spelling bee. He could splat down incorrect spellings like the judges hit their buzzers for wrong answers on some reality shows.
Alternatively, we could rain down “Splat-slime ” (made of paper) on each other when all the spellings are correct!
Melinda
says:Looks like so much fun!