Digraph Diner
- 1st grade
- Ages 6–7
- Free, no sign-up
Orders up! A picture pops up and is named out loud, like ship or chair. Your child listens to the first sound and serves it to the right table: sh, ch, th or wh. Two letters, one sound!
About the game
| Digraphs | sh, ch, th and wh |
|---|---|
| Levels | 4, ending with all four digraphs |
| Pictures | 10 per round |
| Sign-up | None. Stars are saved on your device |
How to play
- Listen. Each picture is named out loud.
- Hear the first sound. Ship starts with /sh/.
- Serve it. Tap the right table.
- Serve 10 orders. Right on the first try earns stars.
For parents: what Digraph Diner practices
Digraph Diner teaches consonant digraphs: two letters that make one new sound, like sh, ch, th and wh. It pairs with:
Common Core: RF.1.3a (know the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs).
Getting the most out of it
- Make the sounds together: sh is quiet, ch is a sneeze.
- Put your tongue between your teeth for th.
- Find sh, ch and th words around your home.
Games are best as a reward or a warm-up, not the main lesson. Ten minutes of play after a short lesson works better than an hour of play on its own.
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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Questions parents ask
What is a digraph?
Two letters that make one sound, like sh in ship.
How is it different from a blend?
In a blend you hear both letters (bl). In a digraph, the two letters make a new sound (sh).
Is this game free?
Yes. Every game on English1to5 is free, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.
Does the game collect any information about my child?
No. There are no accounts. Progress and scores are saved only in your browser on your own device. See our privacy policy.