Long U Vowel Sound Games for 1st Graders

Every U Matters

After a grueling process of teaching your kids the short U sound, it is time to help them with the long U sound as well. It can be interesting for both teacher and learner when there is a structure, practice, and loads of fun woven together.

U is Unbelievable!

It can be unbelievably challenging to force words and sound understanding and incredibly exciting when you have games and movement involved in learning. You can pick the method you want to employ. We can show you how to make sure kids have a great time with SplashLearn.

• The magic E is the best sound to begin with. It changes the short U to the long sound instantly. Cub becomes cube, and tub becomes tube. You can weave the magic in and out of letters and allow your child to practice repeatedly using online games on SplashLearn with this concept.

• The ‘oo’ set of words is another great lot to practice with. Although this makes the second long U sound, it is fairly consistent. Words like moon, roof, pool, and too are just a few examples. Begin by introducing and practicing the sound with your child, and then the road to exploration is all yours!

• The ‘ew’ and ‘ue’ set of words can be tricky since they use either the first or second long sound. Notice the difference in the sound of the words dew and chew, which have the same letter principle. Similarly, note the difference in the sounds of hue and glue; the mischief of the long U sound at play switches between one long sound and another. You might want to wait until your child is entirely confident with the other sets of words first.

U Can Motivate!

Children seek a lot of encouragement as they learn. They have a natural tendency to explore but love coming back to their safe spot for comfort. You can help them be more confident and assured learners by collaborating with them in their efforts. Partner with them in online games, practice with them, and make every step of learning more fun.

SplashLearn brings the fun of long ‘U’ sounds to your screens through vibrant and dynamic games that push you to think, ideate, and perform.

Is there something we missed out? Write to us at help@splashlearn.com with your feedback and comments. We love to hear from you and improve the learning experience for your kids.