Tricky Word Hunt
Hear it, find it — no sounding out.
- Word games
- Ages 4–7
- Free · no sign-up
Turn your sound on — every game talks!
Tricky Word Hunt
Hear it, find it — no sounding out.
How to play
- Listen to the tricky word.
- Find it among the words on screen.
- Tap it! Tricky words can't be sounded out, so we learn them by sight.
Sight / tricky words
Hear a tricky word (the, said, was, they) and tap it among three. A free sight words game for reception and first grade.
Tricky Words Worksheet — All Phases (Free PDF)
The same skill on paper — a free printable to use after playing.
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