Shark Race Phonics Game: ar Words

Shark Race: ar Sound Phonics Board Game Printable

Make learning the ar sound fun with this engaging Shark Race printable board game! Students roll a die, move along the path, and read each "ar" word aloud as they race to the finish. The first player to reach "You Win!" is the winner!

This low-prep literacy game is perfect for reinforcing decoding skills while keeping students actively engaged.

What's Included:

• 1 printable Shark Race game board (PDF)
• Focus on AR words (e.g., park, farm, shark, chart, garden, target, scarf, party, and more)

Great For:

• Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade
• Reading intervention
• Small groups
• Literacy centers
• Partner work
• Homeschool
• Early finishers

Skills Practiced:

• Reading words with the AR vowel team
• Phonics
• Decoding
• Word recognition
• Reading fluency

How to Play:

1. Print the game board.
2. Each player chooses a counter.
3. Roll a die and move the corresponding number of spaces.
4. Read the AR word on the space you land on.
5. The first player to reach the finish wins!

Prep Required: Simply print and add a die and game counters.

This printable phonics game is a fun, hands-on way to build confidence with AR words while encouraging repeated reading through play.

File Type: PDF Printable (Digital Download)