Phonics Skill: CVC Words - 1-2-3 Flip It! - for 2 players

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Ezra

Phonics Skill: CVC Words game “1-2-3 FLIP IT!” is designed for two players to practice consonant-vowel-consonant word reading using numbered cards. Players print and cut prepared boards and cards, deal 20 cards each, and take turns flipping the top card, placing it on the matching space, and reading the newly formed CVC word aloud. Play ends when both players use all cards, with optional point scoring and age-based card adjustments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

Prep

Print game board and cards

To Play

Deal cards and flip for CVC words

Variations

Adjust card count and add points

Phonics Skill: CVC Words 1-2-3 FLIP IT! for 2 players To Prep: • Print off one game board (pg. 2) for players to share. • Print off cards, cut out and laminate. To Play: b3 This card goes in the 3rd space on the game board. • Deal each player 20 cards. • Players place their 20 cards face down in a pile. Extra cards are not used. • Decide who goes first. • Player one starts the game by flipping over his top card. He looks at the number on the bottom of the card and places it in that space on the game board. The player reads the new CVC word created (real or silly) aloud. *With younger learners, use the hard sounds for c and g only. For example, cit orgen would be pronounced with hard sounds. • Player two then flips over his top card, looks at the number on the bottom, places it on the gameboard, and reads the new CVC word aloud. • Play is over when both players have used all 20 cards. • Shuffle and play again. Variations: • Depending on the age of the player(s), try using more or less cards. • Players can receive points for every word read correctly. • Players can receive points for every REAL word created on their turn. Terms of Use: This free printable was created for you to use at home with your child/students or with multiple children in a classroom setting. Please do not sell, host, reproduce, giveaway, or store on any other site (including a blog, Facebook, 4Shared, Dropbox, etc.) . Thank you! • If you want to play with more than two players, copy the letter cards {pgs. 3-11} more than once. ©2013 All Rights Reserved. [www.thisreadingmama.com](www.thisreadingmama.com) | 1-2
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FAQs

How do players prepare for the “1-2-3 FLIP IT!” game?

Print one game board for the shared play space, then print, cut out, and laminate the cards. Deal cards during setup for two players.

What happens on a player’s turn?

Flip the top card, read the number on the bottom to place it in the matching game-board space, then read aloud the new CVC word formed (real or silly).

When does the game end?

The game is over when both players have used all 20 cards. Shuffle and play again if desired.

Oct 22, 2026

Uploaded by Ezra