How to Play Sound Segmentation Chart

Gameplay Overview

If you teach students to read, then you know how important building a base of phonemic awareness is. When students are aware of the sounds they are hearing, it helps them encode as they write or spell and decode as they read. Elkonin boxes can be a helpful part of that teaching process. Named after their creator, psychologist D.B. Elkonin, the boxes are a teaching tool that helps students break down words into their component sounds. How do Elkonin boxes work? It’s easy. Each time a student hears a new sound, they drag a colored circle into a new box. For example, the word “see” would have two circles. The first circle for the sound “s” and the second one for the sound “ee.” Diagraph or combined letter sounds count as one phoneme. For example, for the word “sheep” there would be three circles for the sounds or phonemes /sh/ /ee/ /p/. You can easily modify the online Elkonin boxes to fit your lessons by changing the color of the circles and the number of the boxes. Select the color from the drop-down menu by clicking on the blue circle. Tap on the number “2” to select the number of boxes. Clear the Elkonin boxes by pressing the restart symbol.

Controls

Use keyboard or mouse to play.

Features

✅ Free to play
🕹️ No downloads or installs
📱 Works on mobile and desktop
🔒 No login or registration
🎮 Fast loading and smooth gameplay

Tips & Tricks

Beginner	Pro
Start slow and focus on understanding the controls.	Plan your moves ahead and look for combo opportunities.

FAQ

What is Sound Segmentation Chart?

If you teach students to read, then you know how important building a base of phonemic awareness is. When students are aware of the sounds they are hearing, it helps them encode as they write or spell and decode as they read. Elkonin boxes can be a helpful part of that teaching process. Named after their creator, psychologist D.B. Elkonin, the boxes are a teaching tool that helps students break down words into their component sounds. How do Elkonin boxes work? It’s easy. Each time a student hears a new sound, they drag a colored circle into a new box. For example, the word “see” would have two circles. The first circle for the sound “s” and the second one for the sound “ee.” Diagraph or combined letter sounds count as one phoneme. For example, for the word “sheep” there would be three circles for the sounds or phonemes /sh/ /ee/ /p/. You can easily modify the online Elkonin boxes to fit your lessons by changing the color of the circles and the number of the boxes. Select the color from the drop-down menu by clicking on the blue circle. Tap on the number “2” to select the number of boxes. Clear the Elkonin boxes by pressing the restart symbol.

How do I play it online?

Simply use your keyboard or mouse to control the game right from your browser.

Is Sound Segmentation Chart mobile friendly?

Yes, it works seamlessly on both mobile and desktop devices.

Can I play it for free?

Yes, the game is completely free to play online.

Do I need to install anything?

No installation needed. Just click and play!