Goal
Learn common tricky words by sight — through speed and repetition, not drilling.
You'll need
Tricky word cards — or just write common words on slips of paper.
How to do it
Deal the cards and play snap. When a match appears, shout the word aloud instead of "snap!" First one to say it correctly takes the pile.
If that's too chaotic — and it can be — try a calmer version: spread the cards out and take turns picking one up and reading it. Any word read correctly goes in your pile.
You can also call out a word and challenge your child to find it in the spread-out cards. That's a good middle ground between game and practice. Finish by reading through your pile together — a nice, low-key way to end the session.
