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Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and have been written entirely by me, not AI.

End of Year Escape Room and Summer Phonics Review, Phonics Game for Grades 1-3

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Tammy's Toolbox

This End-of-Year Escape Room Phonics Review makes the last weeks of school exciting! Designed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, this printable activity helps students review key phonics skills through 10 fun and interactive challenges. Students must solve each task to earn keys and unlock the classroom.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities, and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and have been written entirely by me, not AI.

Pumpkin Patch Escape Room | Fall Phonics Game CVC Short Vowel Review Grades K-2

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make phonics review fun with this Halloween and fall-themed Great Pumpkin Patch Escape Activity! This CVC short vowel word escape room is perfect for K-2 students and turns phonics practice into an exciting literacy adventure.

Kindergarten - 2nd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Under the Sea Summer Phonics Escape Room Activity | Beginning & Ending Digraph

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make digraph practice exciting with this ocean-themed phonics escape room activity—perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade! Aligned with the Science of Reading, this no-prep printable literacy game focuses on beginning and ending consonant digraphs while building decoding, phonemic awareness, and spelling.

Kindergarten - 2nd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Shark Summer Phonics Escape Room Activity | Beginning & Ending Blends Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make consonant blend phonics practice exciting with this shark-themed phonics escape room activity—perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade! Aligned with the Science of Reading, this no-prep printable literacy game focuses on beginning and ending blends while building decoding, phonemic awareness, and spelling.

Kindergarten - 2nd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Halloween Escape Room | Reading & Math Mystery Game | Printable Fall Activity

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make Halloween unforgettable with this print-and-play fall escape room game designed for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade! This engaging Halloween activity is packed with 10 fun puzzle and game challenges that boost reading, math, spelling, and problem-solving skills.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Library-Themed Phonics Escape Room | Printable Decoding, Spelling, and Word Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make phonics review fun and engaging with this library-themed Phonics Escape Room Game! Perfect for back-to-school activities and the first week of school, this print-and-go literacy game is ideal for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms. Aligned with the Science of Reading

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50

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AI Generated

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Magic E Phonics Escape Room Game | Printable Silent e Long Vowel CVCe Review

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Tammy's Toolbox

Make reviewing phonics skills exciting with this magic e phonics escape room! Perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade, this no-prep printable literacy game turns long vowel review into an interactive adventure. Aligned with the Science of Reading, students practice decoding, phonemic awareness, and spelling.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Thanksgiving Escape Room | Trouble Turkey Disguise Craft and Printable Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Save a turkey in November with this Thanksgiving Escape Room Activity and Disguise a Turkey Craft Templates! It’s packed with 10 fun puzzles that boost reading, math, spelling, and problem-solving. Students work together to unlock silly disguise pieces and help the turkey escape.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Christmas Escape Room Printable: Reindeer Rescue Reading & Math Puzzle Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

Bring holiday excitement into your classroom with the Reindeer Rescue Christmas Escape Room! Students work together to solve 10 hands-on puzzles that build reading, math, spelling, and critical-thinking skills as they help Santa find his missing reindeer.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Winter Literacy & Math Escape Room Puzzles with Build a Snowman Craft Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

This engaging winter escape room activity is perfect for kids in grades 1-5. Students will solve 10 reading, phonics, and math puzzles while embarking on a winter adventure to save Frosty Finn, the snowman! Included is a delightful "Build a Snowman" craft that is the perfect ending to the adventure.

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Valentine’s Day Escape Room Game, Printable Reading, Math Puzzles with Craft

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Tammy's Toolbox

Bring Valentine’s Day excitement into your classroom this February with Cupid’s Lost Arrow – Valentine’s Day Escape Room Game Activity! In this fun, hands-on printable escape room, students work together to solve 10 engaging puzzles as they race to help Cupid find his missing magical arrows.

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

St. Patrick's Day Escape Room Game, Printable Reading, Math Puzzles with Craft

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Tammy's Toolbox

Bring St. Patrick’s Day excitement to your classroom with Leprechaun Lucky’s Great Escape Room Game Activity with Craft! This hands-on, printable escape room engages students in teamwork and critical thinking as they use phonics, spelling, and math skills to help find the leprechaun’s missing gold.

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Spelling

$4.50

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AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Phonics Escape Room, Short Vowel Nonsense Words, Blends, Digraphs, SOR

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Tammy's Toolbox

This Science of Reading-aligned phonics escape room turns nonsense word decoding practice into a high-engagement, printable literacy game! It focuses on nonsense words with short vowels, beginning and ending consonant blends, and digraphs while building phonemic awareness and spelling skills.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Nonsense Words Phonics Escape Room, Long Vowels, CVCe Vowel Teams Decoding

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Tammy's Toolbox

This Science of Reading-aligned phonics escape room turns nonsense word decoding practice into a high-engagement, printable literacy game! Students will decode nonsense words with long vowel sounds, including CVCe, vowel teams, and open syllables, while building phonemic awareness and spelling skills.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

R-Controlled Vowels Phonics Escape Room | Bossy R Decoding Game

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Tammy's Toolbox

This highly engaging printable phonics escape room game makes practicing decoding and spelling words with r-controlled vowels (bossy r) irresistible. This activity gives students hands-on practice using single- and two-syllable words with ar, or, er, ir, and ur sounds while building phonemic awareness.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Long Vowel Teams Phonics Escape Room | Decoding Practice for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade

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Tammy's Toolbox

Long Vowel Teams Phonics Escape Room | 1st & 2nd Grade Decoding ActivityThis Science of Reading-aligned phonics escape room turns decoding long vowel teams into a high-engagement, no-prep printable literacy game — perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms, and small group reading intervention.

1st - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$4.50
AI Assisted

AI Assisted

Please note: A few of the title graphics/clip art in this resource were created using AI image tools and then edited by me to fit the lesson. The activities and instructional design are based on my 25+ years of experience and were written entirely by me, not AI.

Six Syllable Types Escape Room Mats, Decoding Puzzles and Phonics Game Activity

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Tammy's Toolbox

Syllable types, phonics decoding, and escape room fun come together in this "Super Syllable Sleuths" One-Page Escape Room Activity Mats set! These print-and-play phonics puzzle worksheets give students hands-on practice decoding single and multisyllable words with open and closed syllables, silent e

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Science of Reading

$6.99

Decoding Nonsense Words Phonics Game | CVC, Blends, Digraphs |Science of Reading

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Tammy's Toolbox

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.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

Also included in: Phonics Card Games for Decoding Nonsense Words Bundle for Nonsense Word Practice

$3.50

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Long & Short Vowel Phonics Game | CVC vs Silent E Word Practice & Decoding Fun

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Tammy's Toolbox

This is the Vowel Sounds Card Game, and it's a great way to help your student improve their phonics skills while having fun. Using this printable card game, students will practice CVC and VC-E syllables by matching long and short vowel sounds in order to get rid of cards.

Kindergarten - 3rd Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

$3.50

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Decoding Multisyllable Nonsense Words Phonics Game, Multisyllable Words Practice

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Tammy's Toolbox

Looking for a phonics card game that will help improve nonsense word fluency, decoding strategies, and syllable division skills? Look no further than the Decoding Multisyllable Nonsense Words Phonics Game! Players use word decoding skills and syllable division rules to read multisyllable nonsense words

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness

Also included in: Phonics Card Games for Decoding Nonsense Words Bundle for Nonsense Word Practice

$3.50

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Multisyllable Sight Word Card Game | High Frequency Word Practice & Fluency

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Tammy's Toolbox

Boost your students' multisyllabic word reading with this fun sight word game. Players must be able to use word and syllable decoding skills to correctly read over 80 high-frequency multisyllabic words to get rid of their cards. These words are commonly encountered in text and will help students become fluent readers and spellers.

4th - 7th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

$3.50

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Latin Roots Word Game | Vocabulary & Word Attack Skills | Decode & Read to Win!

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Tammy's Toolbox

This fun Latin roots game activity helps kids practice word attack skills, vocabulary, and quickly recognize six frequently occurring Latin roots. Players must be able to use word and syllable decoding skills to correctly read words and get rid of their cards.

5th - 7th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

$3.50

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Long Vowel Teams Card Game, Phonemic Awareness and Word Fluency Activity

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Tammy's Toolbox

If you're looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students practice long vowel teams and diphthongs, look no further than the Vowel Team Match-Up Card Game! This game is a great alternative to worksheets, and it's a fun way for your students to work on phonemic awareness and word fluency.

1st - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness

$3.50

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Schwa Sound Card Game, Editable Phonics Vowel Activity, Decoding & Syllables

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Tammy's Toolbox

Looking for a fun way to practice the tricky schwa vowel sound while keeping your students engaged? This Schwa Card Game, accompanied by a bonus poster, allows students to draw, sort, and collect Schwa word cards while developing phonics and decoding skills.

2nd - 4th Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Phonics & Phonemic Awareness, Reading

$3.50

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About the Store

Experience

I'm Tammy, and I've been in the world of elementary education for over 25 years. As an experienced reading tutor, I've helped countless students master reading, phonics, writing, and math. At heart, I believe every child learns uniquely, so I craft personalized lessons and resources that make learning an adventure.

My goodies are kid-approved in my tutoring sessions to ensure they're not only effective but also fun, engaging, and easy to use. Plus, I have a Bachelor of Science in education, graduate-level training in tutoring students with learning disabilities, and Orton-Gillingham method expertise, perfect for kids with ADHD and dyslexia.

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, tutor, reading specialist, or homeschool parent — these proven tools and methods have helped hundreds of struggling readers succeed.

Teaching style

Make it fun. I love preparing creative multi-sensory activities and using games and crafts to teach.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. Completed graduate-level training in Orton-Gillingham methods and an internship teaching and tutoring students with learning disabilities.

More About Me

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.