Ghost Letter Dash Teacher Guide
Ghost Letter Dash
Phonics Game Guide • Grades 1-2
Duration
10 Mins
Objective
Students identify and read words with silent letter patterns wr, kn, gn, and mb.
Prep Check
- Print Pattern Posters (separate material) and tape in 4 corners.
- Print and cut Word Cards (separate material).
Word Bank
wr: wrap, write, wrist, wrong, wreck
kn: knee, knot, knife, knob, knit
gn: gnat, gnaw, sign, gnome, gnash
mb: thumb, lamb, comb, crumb, climb
Extension
After the dash, have students sit with their pattern group and think of one more word that fits their ghost letter ghost. Share with the class!
How to Play
1
Secret Handout
Pass out word cards face down. Tell students their word is "sleeping" until the music starts.
2
Ghost Groove
Music starts! Students tip-toe or dance around the room. They cannot look at their cards yet.
3
The Dash!
Stop music and shout: "Ghost Letter Dash!" Students read their word and run to the matching corner poster.
4
The Verification
Once in their corner, everyone in that group must perform the Ghost Move below!
wr Move:
Wiggle Wrists!
kn Move:
Knock Knee!
gn Move:
Gnash Teeth!
mb Move:
Move Thumb!