Magic E
- 1st–2nd grade
- Ages 6–8
- Free, no sign-up
Add an e to cap and it becomes cape! Your child looks at a picture and picks the right word: kit or kite, pin or pine. Then the word is built from tiles, and a sparkly magic e flies in to make the vowel say its name.
About the game
| Word pairs | 15, like cap/cape, tub/tube and not/note |
|---|---|
| Levels | 4: a and i words, o and u words, all, then read and pick the picture |
| Shows | The vowel turning long when the e arrives |
| Sign-up | None. Stars are saved on your device |
How to play
- Look at the picture. Is it a cap or a cape?
- Pick the word. Say both words. Which one names the picture?
- Watch the magic. The magic e flies in and the vowel changes color.
- Last level. Read the word and pick its picture.
For parents: what Magic E practices
Magic E teaches the silent e pattern (CVCe): the e at the end is silent, and it makes the vowel before it say its name. It pairs with:
Common Core: RF.1.3c (know final -e conventions for long vowel sounds), RF.2.3a (distinguish long and short vowels).
Getting the most out of it
- Write cap, then add an e with a different color.
- Say: the e is silent, but it makes the a say its name.
- Find magic e words in a book: cake, bike, 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 magic e?
A silent e at the end of a word that makes the vowel before it long, like cap becoming cape. Teachers also call it silent e or bossy e.
Which grade learns this?
Most kids learn it in 1st grade and practice it in 2nd grade.
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.