Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger

In which category would you classify this game?
Card and Board Games

Can kids play this game on their own or do they need adult supervision?
Needs adult supervision

Estimated time needed to play:
flexible

Materials needed (if applicable):
Shoebox with lid; business cards; marker; crayons

Description of reading game:
Cut slit in lid of shoebox and let children decorate box and lid. Print beginning words on business cards (one word to a card). From small pile of cards ask child to select a word and put through slit.

What reading skill(s) does this game use or develop in children?
This game develops beginning reading skills using the sight method.

Other comments or suggestions:
We started with "mommy" and "daddy" and progressed into theme boxes as our son's reading progressed. We also made a word house with the slit in the roof at one point.