Boost phonics skills with this set of 6 interactive Controlled R Board Games, designed to help students master AR, ER, IR, OR, UR, plus a revision game for extra practice. These games provide a hands-on, engaging way to reinforce R-controlled vowels, making them perfect for reading centers, explicit instruction, intervention, and revision.
 
Controlled R Board Games – Essential Phonics & Word Work Activities!
Designed for 1st to 4th graders, these games turn phonics practice into an enjoyable learning experience. Students will improve word recognition, spelling, and pronunciation while having fun with their peers.
 
Key Features:
6 Targeted Board Games: One game for each R-controlled vowel (AR, ER, IR, OR, UR) plus a revision board to consolidate learning.
Interactive & Hands-On: Players read words, identify the vowel pattern, and reinforce phonics skills through play.
Independent & Group-Friendly: Simple game rules allow students to play independently in small groups or as part of reading rotations.
Skill Development: Enhances reading fluency, spelling, and phonemic awareness in a structured and engaging format.
Print & Go: Nothing to prepare, just print the board game and play instantly!
 
How to Play:
Roll & Move: Players roll the dice and advance their token along the board.
Read & Identify: Upon landing on a word, students read it aloud and locate the matching R-controlled vowel in the word grid.
Mark & Compete: Players place a counter on the matching word in the grid.
Continue & Win: The game continues until all words are covered—the player with the most counters wins!
 
Perfect for Enhancing Phonics Instruction!
These Controlled R Board Games are an excellent addition to phonics lessons, reading centers, intervention programs, and at-home practice. Whether used as part of structured instruction or as an independent literacy activity, they provide a fun and effective way to strengthen foundational reading skills.
 
Get your students excited about mastering R-controlled vowels—add this resource to your teaching toolkit today!