Learn words sounds, fun animal game for dyslexic kids

Play this fun animal game to help dyslexic children learn word sounds.

Many words share the same sounds these are called word families. Such as ‘flower’ and ‘florist’, share the same starting sound ‘fl’.

Practising word sounds helps dyslexic children learn to read, write, and spell. It is part of the reading staircase.

Start and end sounds card

Use the Start and End Sounds card below from Mooki Cards below.

To help dyslexic children practice word sounds and learn reading skills.

This card is based on scientific research: Dyslexic’s phonological awareness deficits.

Learn word sounds improve reading

This ‘Start and end sounds’ game above makes learning fun. The child will not know they are practising word sounds.

When playing the animal game, let the child:

•  Pick their favourite animals from the card.
• Spot the word sounds that are missing.
• This card can be used time and time again.

For extra words to practise see the 200 words to learn.

‍Check out the clickable video below, ‘Start and end sounds’. The Dyslexic Mum shares tips on how to play the game on the card above.

Read how the Dyslexic Mum found phonetic workbooks expensive and came up with this game to help her child learn:

“When my dyslexic mum started struggling at school. The first thing I did was rush out and buy phonetic workbooks, so she could practise her writing at home. I found they were cheap to buy, yet I needed to buy many, the cost soon added up.

The books were all the same, teaching a children how to read by breaking words down into sounds. The main activity was for the child to spot the missing start or end sound in a word. A picture was included next to the word, so my little girl enjoyed doing it. I realised all I need was a list of words broken down into sounds and I could make my own.

My child loves animals, so I drew pictures of animals next to the words. I have now turned this idea into the card below for you to use.”

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