Roll the dice and set off on a spelling adventure! In this interactive board game, students move through vibrant mini worlds inspired by other Digi-Games, collecting points along the way by answering questions about the long /u/ sound.

As they roll and move, students will select the correct spelling of the long /u/ sound to match each word or image. Spelling choices include /u/, /ui/, /u_e/, /oo/, /ew/, and /ue/. This hands-on, engaging format helps students learn to differentiate between similar spelling patterns while building fluency and confidence.

Let’s Roll – Long /u/ Spelling is a fantastic resource for whole-class instruction, small-group revision, or individual practise. Play on the interactive whiteboard or let students scan the QR code and play independently during rotations or as a fast finisher task.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Identify and apply correct spelling patterns for the long /u/ sound
• ✅ Distinguish between /u/, /ui/, /u_e/, /oo/, /ew/, and /ue/ spellings
• ✅ Develop word recognition and sound-letter correspondence
• ✅ Improve spelling fluency through repeated exposure
• ✅ Engage with phonics in a game-based, interactive setting

How to Play:

1. Students roll the dice and move their token around the game board.
2. When they land on a space, they answer a spelling question focused on the long /u/ sound.
3. Each correct answer earns a coin—coin values vary based on the space’s colour and size.
4. Occasionally, a special event may occur to add extra excitement.
5. The game continues until all questions are completed, and the player with the highest coin value wins!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during spelling or phonics rotations to reinforce long vowel spelling patterns
• 💡 Great for Year 2–4 students learning to distinguish long /u/ variations
• 💡 Add to weekly spelling practise or introduce as a revision warm-up
• 💡 Pair with a follow-up worksheet where students sort or use long /u/ words in sentences

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 Roll – Long /u/ Spelling combines movement, strategy, and phonics practise into one exciting game—perfect for reinforcing tricky vowel patterns in a way students love!