Bug Catcher Dash: A Fun CVC Word Game for Early Readers
If you’re looking for a FUN way to get your students excited about reading CVC words, you’re going to love Bug Catcher Dash! This colorful, hands-on game helps young learners practice reading consonant-vowel-consonant words while building fluency and confidence—without even realizing they’re learning! Make sure to scroll to the bottom of this post, where you’ll find the free printable.
What is Bug Catcher Dash?
Bug Catcher Dash is an engaging board game where students spin and dash along a path of CVC words, reading each one aloud as they go. But it’s not all smooth crawling—along the way, they’ll encounter silly bugs, bonus spaces, and even tricky spiders that make them move back!
It’s fast-paced, fun, and easy to prep. Just print the boards, grab a spinner or die, and you’re ready to go!
Skills Students Practice:
- Reading and decoding CVC words
- Sounding out beginning, middle, and ending sounds
- Word recognition
- Taking turns and playing cooperatively
What’s Included
- 5 different game boards (each with a unique set of CVC words)
- Full-color and black-and-white versions for easy printing
- Spinner cards (or use your own spinner/die)
- Optional recording sheet for extra writing and word mapping practice
Teacher Tips
These are my tips for getting the most out of this game!
- Use it during guided reading or literacy centers
- Laminate the boards for durability and reuse
- Send a copy home for extra practice
Why You’ll Love It:
Not only is this game great for phonics practice, but it’s also themed perfectly for spring or any bug unit. It adds excitement to reading practice—and who doesn’t love games?
Free Printable
Grab Bug Catcher Dash today and watch your little readers race toward CVC mastery!
