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Magic E: Silent e: cap becomes cape

A sparkly e flies onto a word and changes the vowel: cap becomes cape, kit becomes kite. Kids work through a_e, i_e, o_e and u_e words, take the e away to see what's left, and choose the word that makes sense in a sentence.

  • Grades1st grade, 2nd grade
  • Levels5, from “a_e” to “In a sentence”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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How Magic E works

The 5 levels

  1. a_e
  2. i_e
  3. o_e and u_e
  4. Which word?
  5. In a sentence

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.K.3.B
Match long and short vowel sounds to the five vowels.
RF.1.3.C
Know that a final e and vowel teams make long vowel sounds.

Practice it at home

Questions about Magic E

What grade is Magic E for?
1st and 2nd grade. It’s a silent e game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Magic E cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing RF.K.3.B and RF.1.3.C. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Magic E?
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 Magic E?
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 Magic E 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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