Reading Fluency Games For Beginner Readers

Kids learn best when they're having fun -this is especially true for beginner readers. You can turn your FREE Reading Fluency Check-up into a variety of games to be as engaging as possible for beginner readers.

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Play-based learning is more than fun and games; it's a powerful educational strategy that taps into a child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Children engaging in playful activities aren't just having fun—they're developing critical skills like problem-solving, creativity, and social interaction.

Here are 3 different ways to turn your free Reading Fluency Check-up resource into a game.

Letter Sound Treasure Hunt

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Objective: Practice letter sounds.‍

How to Play:

• Print out the letter sound cards from the resource.
• Hide them around the room.
• Call out a letter sound and have the child find the card with the corresponding letter.
• For added fun, let the child hide the cards and call out the sounds for the parent to find!

Sight Word Memory Match

Objective: Learn and reinforce sight words.‍

How to Play:

• Print two copies of the sight word cards from the resource.
• Lay the cards face down on a table.
• The child turns over two cards simultaneously, trying to match the same sight word.
• If they find a match, they read the word aloud and keep the pair. If not, the cards are flipped back over.

Sound Blending Relay

Objective: Practice blending letter sounds into words.‍

How to Play:

• Choose three letter sound cards and place them at the start, middle, and end of the room (e.g., C, A, T for "cat").
• The child races to each card, saying the sound as they touch it.
• At the end, they blend the sounds to say the full word.

Tips to Make the Most of your Reading Time Together

Incorporating a few key strategies is essential to making the most of your Free Reading Fluency Check-up. 

1. Consistency is crucial. Set aside time in your daily schedule to bring out your resources. You will begin to notice how much of an Impact Twenty Minutes of Reading a Day will make on your child.
   
2. Encourage them to participate in setting up games like the Letter Sound Treasure Hunt, which can make the experience more enjoyable and memorable.
   
3. You can provide positive feedback and celebrate every reading milestone, no matter how small. This boosts confidence and motivation.
   
4. Tailor the activities to your child’s interests, possibly incorporating their favorite themes or characters into the game.
   
5. Involve your child in different roles, such as letting them lead a game session. This makes learning fun and empowers them to take charge of their reading journey.

Cheer on your child and have fun together while using this resource. When you are ready to conquer the game of reading, download the QuestRead app.