Fun Phonics! Ring the ING – Learning the Sound of ing (with FREE Printable!)

This is a simple and fun activity for learning the sound of ing that is especially great for the kids that love to move!

You Will Need:

1. A Ring for throwing – I used a pool ring, but you could also use an embroidery hoop, or even make a ring out of cardboard.
2. The ING Word Parts printable
3. 6-9 Water Bottles – you could also use cups or anything you can throw a ring around.
4. Tape

Instructions:

• Print and cut out the ING Word Parts.
• Tape the ing to the ring that you are using for the game.
• Set up the water bottles in rows or whatever configuration you would like. Place a word part under each bottle.
• Teach your child the ING sound while showing him the ING on the ring. ING is the ending sound of ring (the sound is a long e sound followed by n and g).

• Explain that he is going to make ing words by throwing the ring around the water bottles, like a carnival game. Once he gets the ring around a bottle he can pick it up to uncover the word part. He will place the word part in front of the ing on the ring to make a word so he can read it.
• If he reads all the words under the bottles, then you can replenish them and keep playing if your child wants to, or stop and practice some more another day.

Here is an example video to help you get started:

Have fun! Let me know how it goes!