Phonics matching game
Sounds, digraphs and rhymes.
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How to play the phonics matching game
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Choose a set of cards and how many pairs.
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Tap a card, then tap the card that goes with it.
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Correct pairs turn green; keep going until all are matched.
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Switch to memory mode for a harder game, or print the cards.
About the phonics matching game
Say the sound, find the word: b goes with ball, sh with ship. Children match letters and digraphs to words that start with that sound, rhyming pairs (cat and hat) and long-vowel word families. Say each word aloud as you match it.
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Frequently asked questions
Why are there two cards for “sh”?
In the digraph set each sound appears with two different words; either “sh” card matches either “sh” word.
Does it work on phones and classroom screens?
Yes. Cards resize to the screen and are big enough to tap; on a projector, students can take turns to pick.
Is anything saved or shared?
No. The game runs in your browser and nothing you type or play is stored or sent anywhere.
Can I print the cards?
Yes. “Download cards PDF” prints every pair in the phonics matching game as cut-out cards, 20 per A4 page.
How do memory and matching modes differ?
In memory mode cards start face down and you remember where they are; in matching mode they’re face up, so it’s purely about knowing the answer.