Make learning vowel sounds an exciting adventure with Peek a Vowel—a hands-on phonics game designed especially for Kindergarten and 1st Grade students!
This interactive activity helps young learners identify and write short vowel words by revealing one clue at a time. Students lift picture flaps, stretch out the word, and write it in the boxes—using the hidden vowel in the center as their special clue!
✨ What’s Included:
5 vowel mats: a, e, i, o, u
12 picture clues per vowel
Word boxes for segmenting and spelling each CVC word
Bonus: A blank template for differentiation or extension
🧠 Skills Targeted:
Phoneme segmentation
Medial vowel recognition
Inventive spelling and word building
Letter formation and handwriting practice
💡 How It Works:
Cut and fold the picture flaps to cover the vowel in the center.
Students open one flap at a time, say the picture name, and stretch out the word.
They write the word in the boxes, using the middle vowel sound as a clue.
Once all flaps are lifted, they “peek” at the hidden vowel to check their guesses!
❤️ Why Teachers Love It:
Easy to prep, fun to play!
Encourages independent thinking and phonemic awareness
Supports handwriting practice (great for letters like a and u)
Perfect for literacy centers, early finishers, small groups, or home practice
Your students won’t even realize they’re working so hard—they’ll just be excited to “peek” and play again!