Phonetic Command Cards

The Phonetic Command cards are a great way to add context and movement to language activities. This activity consists of 4-6 boxes or baskets with action words and sentences on them. Beginning with 3 letter verbs and advancing through multi step activity sentences, this work is a great way to handle rainy days, groups of students who need movement, and can be an excellent multi sensory tool for memorizing sight words.

Materials

• Basket or Box containing red cards 2 by 6” on which phonetic words are printed in black.
  • Box 1 – Three Letter Phonetic Verbs
  • Box 2 – Four or more letter phonetic verbs with consonant blends and double consonants.
  • Box 3 – Two word commands
  • Box 4 – Two Action Commands
  • Box 5 – Two action commands, requiring more movement.
  • BOX 6 – Complete sentence commands

Points of Interest

• The colors of the vowels and the consonants on the cards.
• Different colored cards.
• Naming the words quickly and remembering them.
• Grouping the cards by vowel sounds.

Control of Error

• Teacher
• Other children
• Child’s own reading ability.

Direct Aims

• Further practice in reading words.
• Preparation for grammar.

Indirect Aims

• Preparation for drama.

Aditional Exercises

• Doing command cards for exercises in other areas of the classroom.