Phase 4 tricky words car park game

Help children secure the Phase 4 tricky words with this engaging car park game. The board includes a full set of Phase 4 tricky words from the Letters and Sounds progression, such as said, have, like, so, do, some, come, were, there, little, one, when, out and what (all shown clearly on the resource page). Children read each tricky word, then “park” their toy car in the matching space, giving them repeated recognition in a hands-on, memorable way.

This Phase 4 tricky word game is ideal for phonics lessons, morning starter activities, reading interventions or small-group work. The bright layout helps children focus on the tricky words, while the simple parking mechanic keeps engagement high without adding extra preparation for teachers.

To use it, provide toy cars and invite children to read each tricky word before driving to the correct parking space. This repeated, active practice helps build automatic recognition of Phase 4 tricky words, supporting early reading fluency.

What is included

• One colourful Phase 4 tricky word car park board
• All Phase 4 tricky words displayed clearly
• Child-friendly design with accessible text
• Instructions included on the page

How to use this Phase 4 tricky words game

• For Phase 4 phonics tricky word recall
• As a quick morning starter
• During intervention sessions for extra reading practice
• As a motivating matching game to boost tricky word fluency

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