Learning how to formulate CVC words have never been so much fun and simpler. Boom has allowed me to manipulate CVC words in a jigsaw puzzle format for students to read and spell. Taking this approach helps build an understanding of initial, middle, and final sound to CVC words. The large puzzle pieces are bright, colorful and easy for students to see and drag to its correct slot. Each puzzle piece consist of a letter. Each letter contain a visual clue that is associated with each CVC word. A review is also provided at the end to help students recall the words created. This activity will help students enhance their knowledge of phonemic awareness. It is a basic reading skill activity that can be used in the Literacy Center. Be on the look out for the bundle.

What is it? These are three-piece puzzle sets. Individual puzzle pieces consist of pictures that relates to the whole puzzle. This is uses as a form of context clue which help students determine what the word is once the puzzle is put together. The best thing about these puzzles is that they are large with bold colors that focus on one word each. This interactive puzzle sets focuses on the theme of Christmas. Each task card has a Christmas tree with gift boxes. Five more task cards are added as a review. These cards pertain starts that must be place on the top of the tree.

Who is it for? It is designed for early readers. It provides commonly used CVC words that promotes understanding of producing sounds in formulating words.

How to play it?

Drag the puzzle pieces to its right place.

Look at the context clues on each puzzle piece to help you identify the word on the puzzle.

Pick the candy cane that corresponds with the word and drag it to the large gift box at the base of the tree.

On the last five task cards, drag the star with the picture that matches the word on the gift box to the top of the correct tree.

How to set it up?

No Prep – The wonderful thing about using Boom Cards is that you don’t have to worry about setting it up. You are good to go if you have Internet service on your technology device. No need to cut, paste, or laminate countless number of papers. No need to print; even though Boom provides that option.

Immediate Feedback – This is one of the best features of Boom Learning. Once answers are picked, Boom provides quick responses with red circles indicating incorrect answers and green circles for correct answers. Drop zones are indicated by blue boxes to make it easy for students to see where things should be placed.

Self-Grading - Tracking progress on Boom is self-explanatory. Records are stored into the system automatically to make grading a breeze. Everything from the time they started the activity to the incorrect answers; are all in display screen for teachers to view.

How to use it? It can be used in the literacy center for learning how to decode words. It’s a great phonological activity to have in the class because it promotes reading fluency.

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What is included?

• 2 CVC short vowel words

• Three-piece jigsaw puzzles with three illustrative clues for each puzzle

• 2 pictures that corresponds with 10 CVC words

• A break page that allows students to rest their mind for a few minutes before proceeding

• 1 additional task cards that provides a short review

Why is it a great activity?

This is designed to help children decode three letter words. Individual puzzle pieces has one letter which makes it easy for children to identify initial, middle, and final sound. The main purpose of creating this interactive jigsaw puzzle, is to recognize that CVC words can be interchangeable. It is important to understand that when an initial letter is taken off and replaced with another letter, it makes up a different word. The same goes for the final letter.

It's a great feeling when students hear the bell sound which indicate they are correct. it's an instant gratification knowing that they've achieved one level after the other through the process of decoding. The best thing about boom is that students can independently work freely because boom allows them to move easily on a self-paced platform. Boom makes it easy for teachers to check the progress of their students. When teachers are looking for a different approach in teaching certain subject areas boom is there to make it easy for them to navigate in creating their own interactive lessons. It's delightfully helpful for parents to create a fun and engaging activity online for their children. Once you go boom you can't go back. Going into the world of boom takes creating lessons to a whole new level of excitement and integration. Worksheets are a thing in the past. Boom is the future.