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About this activity
Place sound cards on the floor and call out words or phonemes. Children hop to the matching card, blending movement with early reading practice. Works indoors or in a hall and pairs well with the phonics game cards printable.
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Printables to go with this activity
These printable sheets pair with this activity — print, then follow the steps above.
View printablesMaterials needed
- Phonics cards
- Clear floor space
- Tape
Preparation time
5 minutes
How to play
- 1Place phonics cards around a safe space.
- 2Call out a sound or a word containing the sound.
- 3Children hop to the matching card.
- 4Swap roles so children can call sounds too.
Learning benefits
PhonicsListeningGross motor skillsConfidence
Best for
Tags
phonicsmovementEYFSKS1age-5indoorclassroom
Seasons
all year
Occasions
school dayafter schoolrainy day
Key stages
EYFSKS1
Weather
RainySunnyAny Weather
SEN-friendly note
This activity can be adapted with fewer steps, visual prompts, quieter pacing, or a clear start and finish point. Offer choices and adjust sensory input to suit the child.
Safety note
Adult supervision is recommended. Adapt the activity based on your child's age, ability, and environment.
