CVC Real and Nonsense Words Game for Kids

Give students practice creating real and nonsense words in this fun partner or small group game. Students will compose CVC words by spinning beginning, middle and end letters. They will learn what words are real and what words are nonsense through play. Game boards, spinners and printable write & wipe boards (laminating required) are included, as well as assessment/recording sheets. Students will love this CVC Real and Nonsense Words Game!

cvc words board game for decoding cvc words with real and nonsense words, featuring colorful spinner wheels, game board path, and student writing mat for building words and practicing phonics in literacy centers.

Recommended Grade Level:

Kindergarten

Supply List
Coordinating Activities

Materials for the CVC Word Real and Nonsense Word Game

Paper
Laminating Materials
Paper Cutter
Paper Fastener
Paper Clip
Dry Erase Marker

Instructions for the Real and Nonsense Words Game:

Give each player a write and wipe board.
Select the first player. Place a marker on the “Start” space.
The first player will spin all the spinners one at a time.
Then, he will write the letters that have been spun in the color-matched spaces on the top level of his write and wipe board.
Next, he will write the letters in order to create a word on the bottom level of his write and wipe board. -If a real word is created, the player moves forward 2 spaces.
If a nonsense word is created, the player moves forward 1 space.
The game continues to the next player.
The winner is the first to make it onto the “End” space.

spin and win cvc words board game setup with three letter spinners, colorful game board path, and low-ink black and white option for decoding cvc words and practicing real and nonsense words in small group phonics instruction.

Example: Player spins: n, e, and t

This player will move ahead 2 spaces.

Player spins: r, e, and g -This player will move ahead 1 space.

cvc words spinner activity where students spin consonant and vowel spinners to build cvc words, write the word, and decide if it is real or nonsense during hands-on kindergarten phonics and decoding practice.

As they play, students will record some of their CVC words on the included assessment sheets. Assessment sheets for 5 words and 10 words are included.

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