Teaching the OI and OY sounds is a lot of fun! There are many words that make this sound (the oy as in toy sound) that kids know. Plus, it’s fun to say. 🙂
In the English language, there are many vowel sounds, and two of them are /oi/ and /oy/. Yes, /y/ is acts as a vowel when it is not at the beginning of a word. These sounds are commonly used in words and can be found in a variety of different contexts. In this post, you will find free downloads for oi and oy matching cards, roll and read, a word bingo game, and a reading decodable passage.
OI and OY Words Spelling Rule
First, I recommend quickly introducing the sound with picture cards that have the words printed largely on them. My OI and OY picture cards are perfect for this if you don’t have any already.
First, let’s talk about the /oi/ sound
This sound is a diphthong, which means that it is made up of two vowel sounds blended together. The /oi/ sound is typically spelled with the letters ‘oi’ or ‘oy’. Some common words that contain the /oi/ sound include ‘coin’, ‘join’, ‘noise’, ‘point’, and ‘soil’. Above all, when teaching children to read and spell these words, it can be helpful to use activities like matching cards or roll-and-read games.
Now, let’s move on to the /oy/ sound.
As the matter of fact, this sound is also a diphthong and is typically spelled with the letters ‘oi’ or ‘oy’. Some common words that contain the /oy/ sound include ‘boy’, ‘joy’, ‘toy’, ‘annoy’, and ‘destroy’. Eventually, when teaching children to read and spell these words, it can be helpful to use activities like matching cards, roll and read or decodable passages. You will get all of these printable at the bottom of the post.
OI and OY Games and Activities
Matching cards
A great way to help children practice recognizing and matching words with the /oi/ and /oy/ sound. The free download matching cards include 27 different word cards and 27 matching real-life picture cards. Certainly, children can match the words with the corresponding pictures, which can help them better understand the meaning of the words.
Additionally, this activity can help children practice their memory skills and their ability to recognize patterns.
Roll and read games
Another fun way to practice reading words with the /oi/and /oy/ sound. The free download roll and read includes a game board and 2 different lists of words, including 2 syllable words. Children can roll a dice and read the word that corresponds with the number they rolled. This game can be played individually or in small groups, making it a great activity for classrooms or at-home learning.
Students Led Activity Using Word Bingo Game.
In my class, I create 2,3 sets of bingo cards including words with the sound of the week. Words are differentiated to meet each group’s needs. Print them (usually black and white) and glue them into students’ journals. Picking one caller from a group (each week a different student) and voila. Then a caller reads out a word, and other students search for it and, if they have one, color it.
Reading decodable passages with oi and oy sound
Another great way to help children practice reading words with the /oi/and /oy/ sound. The Printable for a decodable passage Level 1 containing /oi/ and /oy/words is designed for 5-year-olds and includes 30 words. This passage can help children practice reading and comprehension skills, as well as their ability to recognize and decode words with the /oi/ and /oy/ sound. Therefore, the second decodable passage is a continuation of the first ad it contains 50 words. It was created for higher-ability children.
So I try really hard to make differentiated activities look as much the same as possible. You also don’t want your struggling students to feel different either. The main goal I always have with differentiating is that kids have no idea there are levels & that they just think there are multiple versions of the same activity. Which is actually the case.
In conclusion, the /oi/ and /oy/ sounds are important vowel sounds in the English language, and children need to learn how to recognize and decode words that contain these sounds. Activities like matching cards, roll and read games, and reading decodable passages can help children practice these skills in a fun and engaging way. Don’t forget to download the free resources provided in this post to help your child practice their /oi/ and /oy/ skills!
Get Our Oi and Oy Freebies Here.
- Decodable /oi/ and /oy/ Passages 2 Levels
- Matching cards with real-life pictures
- Oy & Oi Word Bingo Game
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