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Literacy · Ages 2-5 - name the picture before choosing the word

Photo Word Hop

Now playing: Starter Try it first · 5 rounds

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

Photo Word Hop

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  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Round 3
  4. Round 4
  5. Round 5
Which word matches the picture? a red apple picture

Name the picture first, then choose the word.

Coach this round

Coach picture-to-word meaning.

Try saying
Say the picture name naturally and read each word choice aloud.
Look for
Your child using familiar meaning to choose the printed word.
Next tiny step
Point to a real object nearby and look for its first letter.

After this level

Try Photo Word Hop: Growing Print. Members · 8 planned rounds Name familiar pictures and hop to the matching 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 Hop: Growing Print

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

    Name familiar pictures and hop to the matching written word.

    Ready to tryMembers
    8 planned rounds Play level
  3. Level 3 · Challenge Photo Word Hop: 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 richer label set.

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