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Monster Bump - ar

Learning phonics has never been more exciting! Smart Boarding School is thrilled to offer a free phonics game called "Monster Bump – AR", perfect for kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2 students. This interactive game makes practicing the "ar" digraph a delightful and competitive experience for young learners.

What is the "Monster Bump – ar" Game?

The "Monster Bump – ar" game combines phonics practice with strategy and friendly competition. Players spin, read, and cover words featuring the "ar" digraph, making it a great activity to boost reading and word recognition skills during phonics or literacy lessons.

 

How to Play

Here’s how to enjoy the "Monster Bump – ar" game:

1. Set Up

  • Print the game board and spinner.

  • Each player chooses 6 counters of the same color (e.g., blue, green, red). If one player picks blue counters, others must pick different colors.

2. Take Turns Spinning

  • Players take turns spinning the wheel (page 2).

  • After spinning, players read the "ar" word indicated by the spinner.

3. Cover the Word

  • On their turn, players cover the matching word on the game board with one of their colored counters.

4. Bump Opponent’s Counters

  • If a player lands on a word already covered by an opponent, they can "bump" the opponent’s counter off and replace it with their own.

5. Freeze the Spot

  • If a player lands on a word they’ve already covered, they add a second counter on top of their own. This "freezes" the spot, preventing other players from bumping them off.

6. Win the Game

  • The first player to use all 6 of their counters wins the game!

 

Why Kids Love "Monster Bump – ar"

This game turns phonics practice into a lively and engaging activity. Here’s why it’s a hit with young learners:

  • Interactive Learning: Combining a spinner, counters, and a game board makes phonics practice hands-on and fun.

  • Strategic Gameplay: The bump-and-freeze rule adds excitement and friendly competition.

  • Mastering "ar" Words: Students practice reading and recognizing "ar" words in a playful context.

 

Download the Game

Ready to make phonics lessons a monster hit? Click the button below to download the free "Monster Bump – ar" game and watch your students enjoy every moment of learning the "ar" digraph!

 

At Smart Boarding School, we’re passionate about creating learning resources that combine education with enjoyment. Try "Monster Bump – ar" today, and let the phonics fun begin!

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