This is the first in our series of pre-school literacy games for you to play at home with your child.  Although these games are ideal for nursery age children, your reception age child will also enjoy them.  View Part Two and Part Three.

Game 1: Five Minute Phonics Noughts and Crosses

This little game has been a firm favourite with my five year old son for some time.  It helps secure recognition of letters and gives a bit of handwriting practice when drawing the ‘X’s and ‘O’s.

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Objective:to make a row of three noughts or crosses on the grid.
Number of players: two
How to play:  in order to place your nought or cross on the grid you must correctly name the sound made by the letter in your chosen square.
Extra help: watch this Jolly Phonics video to learn the letter sounds.
Download and print our Better Tuition Five Minute Phonics Noughts and Crosses Game.
Note: the games will print well in grayscale (and you will save printer ink while reducing your environmental footprint).

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