Name: Phonics Card Games for Decoding Nonsense Words Bundle for Nonsense Word Practice
Brand: Tammy's Toolbox
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Phonics Card Games for Decoding Nonsense Words Bundle for Nonsense Word Practice

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Digital downloads

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Grades

1st - 3rd

Mostly used with 3rd

Subjects

Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

Description

These crazy phonics card games use the science of reading to help kids who need extra practice with nonsense word decoding strategies and syllable division rules. In Crazy Words, players must read single-syllable nonsense words to get rid of their cards. And in Crazy Nonsense Words 2 - Multisyllable Edition, players must use decoding skills to read multisyllable nonsense words correctly.

Both games are great for providing practice with syllable division rules, syllable types, and decoding skills. Plus, they're just plain fun! So if you're looking for a fun way to help your kids brush up on their phonics skills, grab this bundle of Crazy Words card games today.

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 flashcards or as a matching game activity. This game provides differentiated instruction for tutoring sessions, general classroom use, homeschool, and special education.

The decoding skills used in these words include syllable division, v-e syllables, closed syllables, open syllables, r-controlled syllables, le syllables, vowel teams, short vowel sounds, consonants, digraphs, CVC words, the sounds of am and an, the ll,ss,ff spelling rule, the suffix s, blends, and welded sounds (ing, ang, ong, ung, ink, ank, onk, and unk). A list of words used in this game is provided. You also get an editable PowerPoint file to add your own words.

For 2 to 4 players

⭐ Included in Each Game:

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 PowerPoint file

Backside template to make cards double-sided

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Teacher reviews

“Great resource that provides extra phonics practice in a fun format.”

Christopher R.

“This is a great way to reinforce phonics skills and keep students engaged! Everyone loves Uno.”

Lisa M.

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September 26, 2026

Great resource that provides extra phonics practice in a fun format.

Christopher R.

Grades taught: 6th, 4th, 5th, 3rd
September 18, 2026

I love playing phonics games with my students to help them see that learning is fun. This is a great addition to my games, thank you!

Amy W.

Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 3rd
July 20, 2026

Used as a game during summer school to get students up out of their seats. Engaging and fun.

Celina L.

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
January 3, 2026

As part of my literacy support role, I tried to find ways to engage students in learning while having fun. This one fit the bill!

Amanda C.

Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
October 21, 2025

I made a deck of cards with these and my students love playing! The best part is that they get to practice nonsense words at the same time! I have used the blank option to create additional decks. Great buy!

Kylie H.

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
July 15, 2025

I use this resource regularly as a fun way for my students to practice reading words in isolation as we practice our phonics skills. The kids always love to play this game. The only thing that would make it better is including phrases or sentences.

Brittnee G.

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
October 5, 2024

I absolutely love these. I bought them all. My kids ask to play them every day, and I am happy to let them. The cards help them review, and they are having fun. This is the best activity I have found.

Paulette M.

Grades taught: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
May 1, 2024

I use this game in my small groups. Students are constantly asking me when we will play again. They love this game. I typically have students match by feature instead of color or number. So if the last card has a short a sound the card they lay must have a short a sound. If a word starts with ch the next card layed has to have ch somewhere in it. This has really helped students identify parts of words!

Jennifer Y.

Grades taught: 5th
November 22, 2023

This was a wonderful resource. The children really enjoyed it. Thank you

Ann F.

Grades taught: 4th, 3rd, 5th
October 24, 2023

My students loved using this resource! They had so much fun

Libby A.

Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

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My store is your go-to resource for science-of-reading-aligned teaching activities, printables, and strategies that move early readers from frustrated to fluent. Here you’ll find: ✨Multisensory reading printables for phonics, phonemic awareness, and fluency ✨Crafts and educational games that make learning stick I am also a children's author with 6 awards for my books on dyslexia and anger management. Check out the Dusty the Dog and Alpaca's Don't Get Angry books and resources.

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