Long E Vowel Sound Games for 1st Graders

Teaching ‘E’ Teams

There are various teams of long ‘E’ sounds if you think about each rule as a group. Helping your first grader group the sounds into teams (notice the word ‘teams’ is a long ‘E’ sound in itself) will help them relate to the long vowel sound better. Your kids may only be able to pick up and apply to a few groups. Take it as slow as they need, but ensure that the learning is complete.

‘E’ Learning Exercises

• The first set of words with the long ‘E’ sound are two-letter words be me, be, and he. If your kids haven’t learned this in kindergarten, this is the perfect place to start. You may even want to use this as a lead-in to the concept if they have already figured it out.

• The double ‘e’ sound is probably the next step. Words like see, tree, and free have the long ‘E’ sound because they have twice the power of the letter. You can make this a game by showing your child the word, asking them if the sound is long or short, and getting them to try and spell it. You can also put in blanks for the ‘E’ sound and ask them to write either a single or double ‘E’ in its place.

• Another group of words with the long ‘E’ sound is ‘y’ words like happy and puppy. The same sound is also achieved in words with an ‘ey’ ending like monkey and donkey. Practice this sound using games, and you will notice your child pick them up so quickly!

• The final set of words is the ‘ea’ team. Words like feat and meat have a long ‘E’ sound because of the combination of vowels. You can introduce this concept through online games on SplashLearn that give your child plenty of practice.

Be Encouraging and Empathetic

These rules may seem very logical, but it takes a lot of repetition and practice for kids to appreciate them. Avoid expecting that a first grader knows everything. Your child may be able to achieve more than you expect in a stress-free space. The fun must never be compromised while learning.

SplashLearn gives you all the ammunition you need to teach the long ‘E’ sound in the form of online educational games. Do you think your child needs any excuse to stay hooked on learning anymore?

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