Blast off into outer space and explore distant galaxies in this engaging digital game all about homophones and word meaning. With every correct answer, students warp between galaxies and collect cosmic objects that earn them space badges to mark their journey through the stars.

In this version of Let’s Explore, students will navigate a series of multiple-choice questions with four answer options. Each question presents a sentence with a missing word, and students must use the context to choose the correct high-frequency homophone or similarly spelled word. This helps develop vocabulary, spelling, and grammar knowledge—particularly when dealing with tricky word pairs like their, there, and they’re.

Who will earn the most badges and become a homophone hero?

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and spell high-frequency homophones in context
• ✅ Use context clues to choose the correct word form
• ✅ Strengthen vocabulary and word recognition accuracy
• ✅ Develop grammatical awareness when working with commonly confused words
• ✅ Engage in curriculum-aligned literacy practise through interactive gameplay

How to Play:

1. Students are shown a sentence with a missing word and four possible options.
2. They must select the correct homophone to complete the sentence using context clues.
3. A correct answer earns them a space object and unlocks the next galaxy.
4. Each object collected contributes to their final badge tally.
5. At the end, students are shown all the space badges they earned throughout their journey.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during spelling or word study sessions focused on homophones and high-frequency vocabulary
• 💡 Ideal for Year 3–4 students consolidating spelling and grammar through application
• 💡 Pair with a class anchor chart of homophones for visual reference
• 💡 Follow up with a partner writing task using the homophones explored 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 Explore – Homophone Hunt turns spelling practise into a stellar adventure—supporting confident word choice, sentence-level understanding, and out-of-this-world engagement!