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UNO to Read

Using games to practise new learning is veryintentional. When children are engaged and enjoyingthe activity, they are more likely to practise skillsrepeatedly — which is exactly what helps buildconfidence and fluency.

This CVC card game is flexible and can be used in anumber of ways, depending on what your child isworking on.

Here are some simple ways you can use it at home:

● Blending: Say the sounds and blend themtogether to read the word (e.g. /c/ /a/ /t/ → cat).

● Rhyming: Look for words that sound the same at the end. Can your child find a card that rhymes?

● Word chains: Change one sound to make a new word (e.g. cat → bat → bit→ big). This supports flexible thinking with sounds, which is key fordeveloping reading fluency.

You can play by the rules, or adapt the gamedepending on your child’s needs — that’s part of what makes it so effective.

Why we use games

Games provide:

● Repetition without boredom

● Opportunities to practise aloud

● A safe way to make and learn from mistakesNext time you play, you might notice just how muchlearning is happening alongside the fun!

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