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Learning Games for Short Vowels

In the English language we have both long vowels and short vowels. When there is one vowel in a short word or syllable, the vowel length is usually short. These short vowels usually appear in the beginning of words or between two consonants. When teaching someone how to read in English, it is important that they understand the difference between the vowels. There are several online games that you can play with your student so that they fully comprehend the short vowel sound.

Instructions

Chicken Stackers
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  Go to Gamequarium.org and click on Chicken Stackers. The link will then redirect you to the game.
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  Click start and choose a short vowel from the list.
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  Click on the words that have the short vowel sound you selected. After you have clicked on 5 words you will have stacked 5 chickens and won the game.
Short Vowels Puzzle
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  Visit LearningGamesforKids.com and select "Short Vowels Lesson and Game."
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  Watch the demonstration and choose a short vowel to start the game.
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  Spell words by stringing letters together that are touching diagonally, vertically, or horizontally.
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  Type in a word as soon as you see it. Remember that the letter must be touching.
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  Type in 10 words in order to win the game.

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