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Word Mix-Up: Unscramble phonics words to finish a sentence

A sentence has a blank and a pile of scrambled letter blocks. Kids unscramble the word that finishes it. Words follow phonics patterns in order: short vowels, sh, ch, th, wh and ck, blends, silent e and vowel teams.

  • Grades1st grade, 2nd grade
  • Levels5, from “Short vowels” to “Vowel teams”
  • A roundAbout 10 questions, a few minutes
  • PriceWith any plan, from $7.99 a month
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A round of Word Mix-Up on a phone

How Word Mix-Up works

The 5 levels

  1. Short vowels
  2. sh ch th wh ck
  3. Blends
  4. Silent e
  5. Vowel teams

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.
RF.1.3.C
Know that a final e and vowel teams make long vowel sounds.
RF.2.3.B
Know the sounds of more vowel teams.

Practice it at home

Questions about Word Mix-Up

What grade is Word Mix-Up for?
1st and 2nd grade. It’s a phonics game with 5 levels that move up when your kid is ready.
Which standards does Word Mix-Up cover?
It lines up with Common Core reading and writing RF.1.3.B, RF.1.3.C and RF.2.3.B. Standards vary by state, so check with your kid’s teacher for the exact match.
Does my kid need to read to play Word Mix-Up?
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 Word Mix-Up?
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 Word Mix-Up 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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