Picture Toss
Who’s Who?
Beginner
Tape family pictures to the wall. When you call out the name of the person, have your child throw a soft object at the picture.
Tip: Use a ping pong ball, crumpled piece of paper, or anything safe to throw.
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Intermediate
Tape pictures of objects and animals to the wall. When you call out the name or the beginning sound of a word, have your child throw a soft object at the picture.
Tip: Take images from a magazine, the internet, or use photographs.
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Experienced
Tape words from food boxes and labels to the wall. Call out the name of the food item and have your child throw a soft object at the picture.
Tip: Have your child identify specific letters in the words or any of their letter sounds.
Why is this important?
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Being aware of the sounds in words helps to develop reading skills. This activity also combines movement and fun!
Looking for more information?​
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Check out our English Letter Sounds resource for an extra support!
Reference: Sénéchal, M., & LeFevre, J. (2014). Continuity and Change in the Home Literacy Environment as Predictors of Growth in Vocabulary and Reading. Child Development, 85(4), 1552–1568. https://doi-org.uwinnipeg.idm.oclc.org/10.1111/cdev.12222