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Bossy R: ar, or, er, ir and ur words

A bossy rooster shows how r changes the vowel before it. Kids tap the word they hear and read words to match pictures, starting with ar, then or, then er, ir and ur, which sound the same.

  • Grades1st grade, 2nd grade
  • Levels5, from “ar” to “Read it”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Bossy R on a phone

How Bossy R works

The 5 levels

  1. ar
  2. or
  3. er ir ur
  4. Which one?
  5. Read it

What it lines up with in school

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher.

RF.1.3.B
Read regularly spelled one-syllable words.
L.1.2.D
Spell words with common patterns and often-used irregular words.

Practice it at home

Questions about Bossy R

What grade is Bossy R for?
1st and 2nd grade. It’s an r-controlled vowels game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Bossy R cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing RF.1.3.B and L.1.2.D. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Bossy R?
No. Every question is read aloud, so kids who are still learning to read can play on their own.
How long is a round of Bossy R?
About 10 questions, a few minutes. Nine right on the first try and the next round is a level harder; a tough round steps back one.
Is Bossy R free?
It comes with every plan, from $7.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. Number Garden and Gator Compare are free.

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