Free Leprechaun CVC Words Game

Add a little luck and laughter to your literacy centers with this clover-themed Free Leprechaun CVC Words Game, where kids read, play, and try to avoid the sneaky leprechaun!

So many of you shared how much fun your students had playing our Gobble Gobble Game, and Santa Ho, Ho Ho Beginning Sound games at the end of the year, so I created a new version to keep the excitement going with a CVC words version! This clover-themed CVC game is a fun and engaging way for your learners to practice reading simple words while trying to avoid the sneaky leprechaun.

The Setup

To play the game, simply download the printable at the bottom of the post. Cut out all of the squares and laminate them so you can play the game over and over again. You will also need some kind of container to put the cards in. I used a simple tin that I’ve had for years, but you can use anything you have on hand.

To Play

This game can be played with one student or many. You will put all of the cards into the container and shake them up. Have a student pull out a card, look at the CVC word, and then read it. If playing alone, choose another card and repeat. If playing with other students, move to the next person to take a turn.

Some cards say, Sneaky leprechaun! If a student chooses a Sneaky leprechaun card, they say, Oh no! A sneaky leprechaun, and puts all of their clover words back in the container, and it’s the next player’s turn, or they can start over again if playing alone.

All short vowels are included: a, e, i, o, and u. It makes it easy to differentiate if your students haven’t learned all of the short vowel sounds yet. Just add what they are familiar with or what you want themto practice with into your container for them to play with. 

Your students will love playing this game so much and get so into into finding that silly, sneaky leprechaun! They hope to pull those cards!

You can download the Leprechaun CVC Words Game below by clicking the green download box.

If you’re looking for more fun ways to practice CVC words this season, you’ll want to check out our St. Patrick’s Day CVC Words Board Games!

These St. Patrick’s Day CVC board games make practicing middle sounds and short vowel words fun, interactive, and stress-free with a simple print-and-play setup. Perfect for literacy centers or small groups, this engaging resource helps young learners build phonics skills through hands-on play.

Do you have any other fun ways you like to practice CVC words with your class? Let us know below in the comments!

See you next time!

Jenette