Long e (ee) Buzz! Game

When kids play, they don’t always realize they are learning. Mastery of phonics skills is critical to develop fluency and comprehension. How do we get kids to practice skills without just sitting and staring at a list of words? We turn it into a game.

I created this game years ago (in 2013 actually) when my class was reading the Scott Forsman Reading Street story Honeybees. I was re-visiting it today and decided to give it a refresh and an update.

The game is super simple, and doesn’t require a lot of prep. I have created both full color and black and white versions so you can print the version that works best for your needs. I, of course, love printing in color and then laminating for lasting durability.

Mix all of the cards up and place in a bag, box, or other fun container. Students take turns drawing out one card at a time. The student reads the card. If they read it successfully, the next student takes their turn. If a student reads a word incorrectly, he or she places the word card into the container. If a BUZZ card is drawn, all of that player’s cards are returned to the container.

This game can be played with partners, small groups, or with the whole class in a circle.

Two follow up activities are included where students practice spelling words with a long e sound and identifying words with a long e sound.

The game is a lot of fun and students go crazy when a Buzz card is drawn.

If you want to add some fun to your phonics time, be sure to grab this from my store!