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Learning to Read takes Practice.
Why not make it Fun?!
  • Beyond just Decoding: Your students will master decoding AND develop vocabulary, syntax, and oral language skills in one seamless activity.

  • Engagement that Lasts: Say goodbye to boredom and distraction. Students LOVE these games, and so will you - no prep, no hassle, just results. Same instructions - fewer interruptions.

  • Perfect for ALL Learners: Designed for special education and general classroom settings, Crazy Cards meet every child where they are, supporting differentiated instruction with ease.

  • Science of Reading Made Fun: Bring structured literacy to life without any extra work. These games support your curriculum while keeping students excited and motivated.
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25 Different Decks that go in order from Simple to Complex!

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Crazy Shorts FOR STARTERS

This is the first set of 5 decks of phonics card games that help children learn to read short vowel spelling patterns (cvc, floss, -ck, digraphs, -ng/nk) by playing card games similar to Crazy 8s, only with words! Crazy card reading games build decoding skills, improve vocabulary and syntax skills, and get them belly laughing and having fun!

SAVE 15% when you buy both STARTERS and BLENDS sets

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Crazy Shorts WITH BLENDS

phonics card games build literacy skills by helping children learn to read short vowel spelling patterns that contain INITIAL and END blends (ccvc & cvcc words). Crazy card games with blends are the BEST decks for reinforcing short vowels and reducing confusions. Designed for all beginning readers, especially those with dyslexia - and even adult learners!

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Original Crazy Shorts phonics card games are perfect for multi-level play. Words contain different difficulty levels that cater to varied literacy skills, yet all reading levels can read the words by reading the 'splash' sound first, then sounding out the word, and then making up a CRAZY sentence to build oral language, get them belly-laughing, and having fun!

Ideal for K-Grade 3 or any beginning reader!

Original Crazy Longs phonics card games focus on all of the ways that you can spell the long vowel sounds. One deck per vowel. This set is the well-loved Marnie Ginsberg's (Reading Simplified) favourite game to teach the long vowels!

Ideal for Grade 1-5, or any beginning reader

Original Crazy Mores phonics card games go even further by teaching all of the other spelling patterns and vowel teams in English. Same game - same fun!  Don't let your students miss out on this game-changing tool! Same durable, easy to play games - affordable, inclusive, portable, and screen free! Crazy Mores reading games contain ways to spell the sound /oo/ & /er/, ou/ow, oi/oy, au/aw, ture, tion, sion, and more!

Ideal for Grade 1-5, or any beginning reader.

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SAVE 20% when you purchase all 3 Original  sets

Complete Set of 25 Decks of Crazy Cards!

  • Crazy Shorts FOR STARTERS

  • Crazy Shorts WITH BLENDS

  • The Original Crazy Shorts​

  • The Original Crazy Longs

  • The Original Crazy Mores

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Or, SAVE 20% when you purchase all 5 sets

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How to Play Crazy Cards
How to play Crazy Shorts FOR STARTERS Deck #1: cvc words
How to play Crazy Longs Deck #1: long a words
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Games may also be purchased in printable format!

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Recently added to The Reading League Decodable Text/Games Listing

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Founder of Sound Readers Crazy Cards, Martha Kovack, MEd,. talking with founder of Reading Simplified, Dr. Marnie Ginsberg, about the card games and their instructional power.

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