Students correctly answer questions to reach the top of the mountain. With every step, they climb higher and higher - but only if they get the answers right! As they hike, the scenery changes around them, reflecting their progress. How far will they make it before reaching the summit?

This version focuses on high-frequency words and commonly confused homophones. Students must use their knowledge of spelling and meaning, along with contextual clues, to choose the correct word in a sentence. Whether it's deciding between "there" and "their" or "hear" and "here", this game is designed to strengthen word recognition and vocabulary through engaging, meaningful practise.

The game is cooperative - when more than one player is involved, all players work as a team to reach the top. At the end of the game, a polaroid snapshot reveals just how far up the mountain the team managed to get. Students can replay the game to aim for the summit by answering all questions correctly!

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and correctly spell high-frequency words
• ✅ Understand and apply knowledge of homophones in context
• ✅ Use context clues to determine word meaning and usage
• ✅ Develop vocabulary and reading fluency
• ✅ Engage in collaborative problem solving and goal setting

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a sentence with a missing word and two homophone options.
2. They use the sentence context to decide which word fits best.
3. Each correct answer helps them climb higher up the mountain.
4. The game continues until all questions are completed or they reach the summit.
5. At the end, a polaroid shows how far they climbed and how many questions they answered correctly.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during your spelling or homophones unit for applied practise
• 💡 Ideal for small groups or whole-class cooperative learning sessions
• 💡 Replay as a goal-setting task - can your class beat their last climb?
• 💡 Pair with a writing activity using the homophones featured in the game

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Hike – Homophone Hunt turns spelling practise into an adventurous, collaborative climb that rewards persistence, teamwork, and growing language confidence!