Phase 2 tricky words car park game

Help children learn the Phase 2 tricky words with this engaging car park game. The resource includes all Phase 2 tricky words from the Letters and Sounds progression: I, no, the, to, go and into (as shown clearly on the page). Children read each tricky word, then “park” their toy car in the correct space, giving plenty of repeated practice in a motivating, hands-on way.

This Phase 2 tricky word game works well in phonics lessons, early reading sessions, interventions or morning starters. The bright car park layout keeps the activity appealing while helping pupils build confidence with tricky words that cannot be decoded yet.

To use, provide toy cars and ask children to read the tricky word before driving to the matching parking space. The repeated exposure supports early reading fluency and strengthens automatic word recognition.

What is included

• One colourful Phase 2 tricky words car park board
• All Phase 2 tricky words clearly displayed
• Simple, child-friendly design and instructions
• Fully aligned with Phase 2 of the Letters and Sounds progression

How to use this Phase 2 tricky words game

• For Phase 2 tricky word recall in phonics lessons
• As a quick morning starter activity
• In small-group or one-to-one interventions
• As a motivating reading game to build tricky word fluency

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