Decoding Nonsense Words Phonics Game | CVC, Blends, Digraphs |Science of Reading
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Crazy Words is a colorful phonics game that practices decoding strategies and improves nonsense word fluency. 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. A set of editable cards is included.
Players practice identifying letters and blending sounds to decode words. Cards may also be used as flashcards or as a matching game activity. This game provides differentiated instruction for tutoring sessions, general classroom use, homeschool, and special education.
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.
For 2 to 4 players
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How to Assemble and Play
80 Word Cards (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 card PowerPoint file
Backside template to make cards double-sided
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Teacher reviews
“As a huge UNO fan, I absolutely love this! I can't wait to use this with my reading students.”
“This resource is very engaging and fun for my small group intervention time.”
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July 20, 2026
My students liked playing this game with me. It came as shown. Thank you!
Jamie K.
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 2nd, 1st
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March 23, 2026
My learning support students love this game and it has helped their reading abilities
Mikayla C.
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
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February 19, 2026
Very helpful for students I work with in small groups, they love this game!!
viviana M.
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
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June 10, 2025
My students love Uno, so this was a great way to sneak in some practice!
Karrigan S.
Grades taught: K, 1st, 3rd, 2nd, 4th
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November 7, 2024
We love these games! Students love the format, of course, but also have fun with the silly words. I love that they get to have some great practice decoding and think it's a treat!
Jenn H.
Grades taught: 3rd, 1st, 2nd
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April 9, 2024
My students have fun playing this game in their small reading groups. I found that it does require an adult to monitor so that students are reading the words correctly.
jaime M.
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd
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November 30, 2023
My students enjoyed this resource. They were engaged and didn't realize they were learning.
elaine A.
Grades taught: 2nd, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th
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March 15, 2023
This is great for reviewing nonsense words with my intervention group. I have been looking for fun games for them!
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Thanks for the feedback.
Wonders W.
Grades taught: 3rd
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February 10, 2023
I love this in both whole group and small group. The pictures are engaging and easy for the kids to see what the picture is.
Anelyn A.
Grades taught: 3rd
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October 31, 2022
In a small group setting this a great activity for practicing this skill and also keeping students interested. Students say the words on the cards out loud making it easy to listen to assess their work.
Chris H.
Grades taught: 3rd
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