Phonics Dance Battle

Part dance party, part phonics mastery. Read a sentence, pick the correct word, then rate the dance! Target CVC, blends, digraphs, vowel teams, and suffix/inflectional endings while building decoding and reading fluency.

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    Phonics Dance Battle

    Part dance party, part phonics mastery. Read a sentence, pick the correct word, then rate the dance! Target CVC, blends, digraphs, vowel teams, and suffix/inflectional endings while building decoding and reading fluency.

    Why teachers and students love it

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      Learning with hype

      Accurate answers unlock fun dance clips students can rate—instant motivation.

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      Decodable by design

      Every item is built with grade-appropriate phonics patterns (K–2 focus, G3 support).

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      Pick your skill

      Drill CVC/CVCE, blends/digraphs, vowel teams (ai/ay, ea, ee, oa, oo, igh), r-controlled, and suffix endings.

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      Fluency first

      Short sentences and tight distractors grow accuracy, pace, and confidence.

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      No-prep & device-friendly

      Works on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops—right in the browser.

    How to play

    1. 1 Choose a phonics skill (e.g., Blends, Digraphs, CVCE, Vowel Teams, Suffixes).
    2. 2 Read the sentence and select the best word to complete the blank.
    3. 3 Watch the dance clip and give it a rating!
    4. 4 Keep answering to see all the dancers, then pick the winner.

    Who it’s for

    Perfect for Grades 1–3 (K–2 core) in whole-group, small-group, centers, tutoring, and at-home practice.

    Skills covered

    • CVC / CVCE
    • Blends & Digraphs
    • Vowel Teams (ai/ay, ea, ee, oa, oo, igh)
    • R-Controlled Vowels (ar, or, er/ir/ur)
    • Suffix Endings (-s, -es, -ed, -ing, -er, -est)
    • Silent Letters (gn, kn, wr, mb, dge, tch, ck, ph, qu)
    • High-Frequency & Decodable Words

    Standards alignment

    Common Core Foundational Skills (varies by grade):

    • RF.1.3 / RF.2.3 – Know/apply phonics & word analysis (CVCe, vowel teams, r-controlled, inflectional endings).
    • RF.1.4 / RF.2.4 – Read with accuracy & fluency to support comprehension.

    FAQ

    Is Phonics Dance Battle free?

    Yes—core play is free. Sign in to earn ZPoints and save progress.

    Which skills are included?

    CVC/CVCE, blends, digraphs, vowel teams, r-controlled vowels, silent letters, and suffix/inflectional endings.

    Does it build fluency?

    Absolutely—students practice accurate, paced word selection in connected sentences.