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Literacy · Ages 2-5 - name the picture first, then listen for or choose the word

Photo Story Word Match

Now playing: Starter Try it first · 5 rounds

Look at the picture, say its name, then choose the matching word.
Focus skills Literacy Word Recognition Picture Vocabulary Oral Language Print Awareness

Photo Story Word Match

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  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Round 3
  4. Round 4
  5. Round 5
Which word names this picture? a blue cup picture

Name the picture first, then choose the word.

Coach this round

Coach picture-to-word meaning.

Try saying
Name the picture naturally, then read each word choice aloud.
Look for
Your child using the picture meaning to connect with print.
Next tiny step
Find the same kind of object nearby and say its word again.

After this level

Try Growing Word Pictures. Members · 8 planned rounds Eight picture-to-word rounds that build careful naming and early print meaning.
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Level roadmap

Starter rounds introduce the game. Growing levels add member practice, Challenge adds premium depth, and Adventure adds the longest ready path when available.

  1. Level 1 · Starter Starter

    A short, calm first round that introduces the game idea.

    Five short rounds ready for the public v1 Starter experience.

    Ready to tryFree Starter
    5 planned rounds Current level
  2. Level 2 · Growing Growing Word Pictures

    A longer member round that repeats the skill with a little more variety.

    Eight picture-to-word rounds that build careful naming and early print meaning.

    Ready to tryMembers
    8 planned rounds Play level
  3. Level 3 · Challenge Photo Story Word Match: Challenge Reading

    A deeper review path for kids who are ready for more focus and more rounds.

    Match familiar picture scenes to written words across a wider label set.

    Ready to tryPremium
    12 planned rounds Play level
  4. Level 4 · Adventure Photo Story Word Match: Adventure Reading

    The longest path, designed for deeper premium play and future themed-pack expansion.

    Connect familiar picture scenes and words across a longer reading path.

    Ready to tryPremium
    20 planned rounds Play level
Continue away from the screen

Try a picture-word moment.

  1. ChoosePoint to a picture in a book or around the room.
  2. NameSay the word slowly together.
  3. ConnectAsk what sound or letter the word starts with.
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