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

Photo Word Bridge

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 Oral Language Semantic Mapping Print Awareness

Photo Word Bridge

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  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Round 3
  4. Round 4
  5. Round 5
Which word crosses the bridge? a bright sun picture

Name the picture first, then choose its word.

Coach this round

Coach meaning to print.

Try saying
Name the picture naturally, then read each word choice aloud.
Look for
Your child connecting a familiar object with its written word.
Next tiny step
Point to one real object nearby and say its word slowly.

After this level

Try Photo Word Bridge: Growing Print. Members · 8 planned rounds Name familiar pictures and match them to the written word.
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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 Photo Word Bridge: Growing Print

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

    Name familiar pictures and match them to the written word.

    Ready to tryMembers
    8 planned rounds Play level
  3. Level 3 · Challenge Photo Word Bridge: Challenge Print

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

    Match familiar pictures to printed words across a wider label set.

    Ready to tryPremium
    12 planned rounds Play level
  4. Level 4 · Adventure Photo Word Bridge: Adventure Print

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

    Connect familiar photo scenes with printed 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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