A memory activity engages young learners in letter-sound correspondence. Pairs take turns examining two sets of cards lying face down. They flip one image card and one letter card, then name the initial sound. If the sounds match, pupils keep the cards. A timer builds accuracy and fluency.

Concepts

reading fluency, letter-sound correspondence, phonemes, phonemic awareness, phonics, emergent reading

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Additional Tags

fluency, phonics, letter sound correspondence, letter sound recognition, early reading skills, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign the activity during an ELA center rotation
• List the activity as a May Do for early finishers

Classroom Considerations

• Prep time includes making copies and cutting cards 

Pros

• It comes with letter and image cards
• Offers two extension ideas

Cons

• None

Common Core

RF.K.2.a RF.1.2.c