Decoding Nonsense Words Phonics Game

Crazy Words is a colorful phonics game that practices decoding strategies using nonsense words. Players try to match color or letter to get rid of their cards while decoding nonsense words with CVC patterns, digraphs, blends, suffix s, and welded sounds.

Word cards were created using EZRead Kids Font made for dyslexic readers and students that learn differently. This game can be used as extra practice for students using any Orton-Gillingham-based reading program.

Players practice identifying letters and blending sounds to decode words. Cards may also be used as flash cards or as a matching game activity. This game provides differentiated instruction for tutoring sessions, general classroom use, homeschool, and special education.

For 2 to 4 players

How to Assemble and Play

80 Word Cards (you can print as many as you need)

8 Draw 2 Cards

8 Skip Cards

8 Reverse Cards

4 Wild Cards

4 Wild Crazy Cards

Set of blank cards to customize

Editable PowerPoint file to create your own cards

Back Side to make cards double sided

So thankful for alternative ways to teach in small groups with games. Everybody has fun, and everybody learns.

— JeanneEllen G.

My students had so much fun with this game!! And it allowed me to assess how well they did with their nonsense words and what more we need to work on.

— Jessica P.