Find the Star - Long o

Ready to energize your phonics lessons? The Find the Star – Long O Sound Game is the perfect way to keep your students engaged while they practice identifying long O words. This interactive game works well in classrooms, literacy centres, or at home, helping children develop phonics skills and reading confidence.

How to Play Find the Star – Long O Sound

Here’s how to set up and play this exciting game:

Print and Prepare: Print out the game cards

featuring long O sound words like home, goat, boat, snow, and stone. Cut out the star cards

and get ready to hide them.

Hide the Stars: Place the stars underneath selected long O word cards around the classroom or learning space.
Search and Read: Students move around, looking for hidden stars. When they find one, they lift the flap and read the long O word.
Record the Words: Students can write down the words they find or complete a recording sheet for extra practice.
Challenge Extension: Encourage students to group words by spelling pattern (o, oa, ow, o_e) or use them in sentences.

Why Play Find the Star – Long O Sound?

Active Participation: Students stay active while reinforcing their understanding of long O words.
Targeted Phonics Practice: Perfect for focusing on long O spelling patterns.
Quick and Simple: Easy to set up—just print, cut, and hide!
Flexible and Fun: Use during whole-class lessons, in small groups, or as an engaging homework activity.

Teacher Tips

Play in small groups, pairs, or as a whole-class challenge.
Introduce a timer for added excitement.
Have students write sentences or stories using the long O words they find.

Download the Free Game

Get your free copy of Find the Star – Long O Sound Game from our website. Download, print, and get ready to boost phonics skills with this engaging activity!

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