Teachers and parents often face the challenge of helping children review short CVC words without getting bored. Traditional repetition may work for a while, but children quickly look for something more exciting and engaging.
One of the best methods to try is turning the review into a group game, where children move around and interact with each other while learning. This approach not only helps them practice reading but also gives them a chance to develop social skills, such as listening, attention, and accurate pronunciation.
A simple idea is to give each child a card with a sentence starting with:
"I have..." followed by a CVC word, and another sentence: "Who has...?" followed by another word. One child starts, and everyone listens carefully to find who has the next card… continuing until the cycle is complete.
This way, the game becomes an interactive activity full of excitement, and the best part is that ready-to-print colorful cards save preparation time and make the experience more engaging for children.
When this idea is implemented, children often compete to see who has the next word, without realizing they are reviewing a language lesson—they are simply enjoying a fun learning game.
I Have, Who Has? Game – CVC Words - Short Vowels Game
