Phonics Memory Match

A bright, kid-friendly phonics memory game that builds decoding, word recognition, and fluency. Flip cards to find matching words while practicing the skill that fits your learners.

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Phonics Memory Match — CVC, CVCe, Blends, Digraphs, Sight Words & More

A fast, standards-aligned phonics memory game for Grades K–3 (extension to 4). Flip cards, make matches, and reinforce decoding and word recognition with picture-supported sets. Popular skills include: Kindergarten & 1st Grade Sight Words, CVC/CVCe, Word Families (AN/AM, -NG/-NK), Blends (2- & 3-letter), Digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh), Vowel Teams (AI/AY, OA, EE, EA, OO), and R-Controlled Vowels (AR/OR/ER-IR-UR).

Why teachers and students love it

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    High-engagement practice

    Quick rounds, joyful animations, and instant feedback make targeted word-study feel like play.

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    Picture-supported learning

    Kid-friendly visuals cue meaning so learners can focus on sound-spelling patterns.

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    Solo or Compete

    Independent practice or a friendly match vs. classmates/NPC—difficulty scales with your grid size.

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    Standards-aligned

    Targets RF.K–2 (print & phonics), sight-word fluency, and word analysis across early grades.

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    No-prep & device-friendly

    Runs in any modern browser on Chromebooks, iPads, laptops, and desktops—just click and play.

How to play

  1. 1 Pick Solo or Compete and choose a phonics skill (e.g., Sight Words or Digraphs).
  2. 2 Select a difficulty (grid size) and flip two cards.
  3. 3 If the words match, you score and go again; if not, they flip back—try to remember!
  4. 4 Clear all pairs to win the round; switch skills or difficulty anytime.

Who it’s for

Perfect for K–3 whole-group warm-ups, literacy centers, RTI/MTSS intervention, tutoring, fast-finishers, and home practice. Also works as a grade-2–4 word-study refresher.

Skills covered

  • Sight Words (K & 1st)
  • CVC / Mixed Vowel CVC
  • CVCe (silent e)
  • Word Families: AN / AM; -NG (-ang/-ing/-ong/-ung); -NK (-ank/-ink/-onk/-unk)
  • Blends (2- & 3-letter; TR/DR)
  • Digraphs: SH, CH, TH, WH
  • Vowel Teams: AI/AY, OA, EE, EA, OO, IGH
  • R-Controlled: AR / OR / ER-IR-UR
  • Patterns: -DGE, soft C/G, silent letters (gn/kn/wr), y as vowel, silent-e exceptions
  • Decoding • Word Recognition • Fluency

Standards alignment

Common Core ELA Foundational Skills (varies by set):

  • RF.K (e.g., RF.K.1d, RF.K.3c) — letter-sound & basic phonics
  • RF.1.3 — grade-level phonics & word analysis
  • RF.1.4 — accuracy & fluency
  • RF.2.3, RF.2.4 — extended word analysis & fluency
  • RF.3.3, RF.3.4 — review/extension

FAQ

Is Phonics Memory Match free?

Yes—core sets are free to play. Sign in to save progress and access more skills as they’re added.

How do difficulty levels work?

Easy/Medium/Hard change the grid (pairs) and CPU “memory.” Larger grids increase challenge and replay value.

Does it work on iPads and Chromebooks?

Absolutely. It runs in any modern browser on iPad, Chromebook, Mac, and Windows.

Good for intervention?

Yes—target a specific pattern (e.g., CVCe or SH/CH/TH) for focused decoding and fluency practice.