• Box 1 | PRE-ORDER | SHIPMENT DUE FEB/MARCH 2026 | Whizz Bean Phonics Game for Reading Confidence & Fluency
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Box 1 | PRE-ORDER | SHIPMENT DUE FEB/MARCH 2026 | Whizz Bean Phonics Game for Reading Confidence & Fluency

$39.95
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Transform Reading From "I Can't" to "I've Got This!"

Whizz Bean Box 1 is a fun, educational phonics card game for 2–4 players, designed for kids aged 5+, for emerging readers.

Aligned with evidence-based phonics instruction and the Science of Reading, it helps children build decoding, spelling, and reading fluency through play — no added pressure.

 

What's Covered:

  • short vowels/CVCC/CCVC
  • sh
  • th 
  • ch
  • qu
  • wh
  • -ng
  • -nk
  • -ff
  • -ll
  • -ss
  • -zz
  • -ck/k
  • -dge/ge
  • -tch/ch
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Box 1 | PRE-ORDER | SHIPMENT DUE FEB/MARCH 2026 | Whizz Bean Phonics Game for Reading Confidence & Fluency

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Whizz Bean Boxes 1, 2 and 3

Skills & Strategies Covered

Whizz Bean builds core reading skills by targeting:

WHIZZ BEAN BOX 1
- short vowels/CVVC/CCVC
- sh
- th
- ch
- qu
- wh
- ng
- nk
- ff
- ll
- ss
- zz
- ck/k
- dge/ge
- tch/ch


WHIZZ BEAN BOX 2
- Split Digraph (a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e)
- ai/ay
- ee (long e)
- ea (3 sounds)
- oo (2 sounds)
- oi/oy
- igh (long i)

WHIZZ BEAN BOX 3
- Controlled -r (er, ir, ur, or, ar)
- oe, ow, ou (long o sound)
- ew (two sounds: oo and long u)
- ue (two sounds: long u and oo)
- ey (two sounds: long e and long a)
- y (two sounds: long i and long e)
- Soft c (c = s)
- Soft g (g = j)
- Blending & segmenting
- Word recognition & fluency
- Spelling patterns and decoding strategies


Also includes:
Easy to follow instructions
15+ phonic strategies
7 Special Whizz Bean cards

All for added excitement and friendly competition!

Designed for All Abilities

Whizz Bean is ideal for children with dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADHD, ASD, or executive functioning differences.

It’s also perfect for any learner who needs an extra boost with decoding, spelling, or reading fluency.

Designed to be hands-on, confidence-building, and completely screen-free, Whizz Bean makes structured literacy feel fun and achievable for every child.

Why Parents, Educators, Children & Therapists Love It
  • Builds confidence, fluency, decoding and spelling skills through play
  • Multisensory and hands-on, meaning no screens, no stress
  • Backed by the Science of Reading and evidence-based phonics instruction
  • Supports home learning, classroom, intervention, and therapy sessions
  • Australian owned and designed.

Shipping and Returns
  • Love it or return it guarantee
  • Free shipping over $70
  • Flat Rate: $9.95 AUS | $14.95 NZ
  • 30-day hassle-free returns

Shipping Information

- Ships within 1-2 business days.

How to Play Whizz Bean

Aim – Be the first to lay down 3 sets of 3 cards, each using a different phonics strategy.

Shuffle and Deal – Everyone starts with 8 cards.

Read and Match – On your turn, pick a card and see if it completes a set of 3 cards (e.g. lane, same, plane).
Use your special Whizz Bean cards if you have one!

Winner – The first to lay down 3 sets wins the game!

See the video and full instructions below for all the details.

Reviews

  • Whizz Bean has been a hit with my 11-year-old son. It's been hard to find games that don't feel like hard work for his dyslexic brain, but he is happy to play Whizz Bean. The game is very adaptable, and I can adjust the deck to focus on specific phonics sounds. It's also great that there is an element of luck involved, so it's not always the best reader or speller that wins (I have also given myself harder rules to ensure he wins for those times that he needs a win).

    Sam D.

  • WHIZZ BEAN = FUN & LEARNING!

    Kids love playing Whizz Bean and don’t even realise they are learning and reinforcing their knowledge of graphemes and phonemes. Five stars.

    Nicole W.

  • EASY SETUP & ADAPTABLE!

    Quick to set up and play. The game is easily adapted so that students can work with sounds and spellings that they have learnt.

    Judith B.

  • A Game Changer!

    Whizz Bean has completely transformed the way my child approaches reading. What used to feel like a struggle is now something they look forward to. The game is fun, engaging, and most importantly, it works! You can see their confidence building with every turn. It's not just a game, it's a turning point in their reading journey. As a parent, watching your child go from hesitant to proud is everything. Highly recommend for anyone supporting a child learning to read!

    Marnie

  • Whizz bean is easy to learn, engaging and creates an eagerness to win! Learning is a whole lot of fun where the only problem is the Clock to stop! Highly recommend

    Sarah A.

  • Education support and tutoring

    I am a literacy tutor and education support officer in a high school. Whizz Bean has proven to be engaging and fun in our classrooms and students like the game format. Students improve their phonics skills and ask questions about the sounds and words, onsets and rimes. Good on you Whizz Bean creator!

    Janelle

  • Love IT!

    Whizz Bean resource is great! I use it in my literacy intervention groups and they’re always begging me to play it. Great addition to my bank of resources.

    Sarah P.

  • Such a fun and educational game. My kids love it and are excited to play it. Which makes learning accessible.

    Google Review
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Your Questions, Answered!

What is Whizz Bean?

Whizz Bean is a hands-on, evidence-based phonics card game designed to help children become confident, fluent readers through fun and engaging play. It’s backed by the Science of Reading and created by a qualified Primary Teacher and Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist.
Who is Whizz Bean suitable for?

Whizz Bean is ideal for children aged 6 and up. It’s perfect for all ability levels, including emerging readers, children who are neurodiverse or neurotypical.

It can be used at home, in classrooms, or during intervention and therapy sessions.
What if I don't know phonics—can I still teach my child the game?

Absolutely ! Whizz Bean is designed for everyone — no teaching or phonics background needed.

The step-by-step guide and short videos (See Phonics Tips and Video Page) make it easy for parents to understand and explain the game with confidence.
How do I use Whizz Bean with my child or student?

There are simple, step-by-step instructions included to guide you through gameplay.
Whizz Bean is easy to use at home, in the classroom, or in a therapy setting, with no prior experience needed.

Our online How to Play guide offers extra support to help you feel confident and ready to get started.
How long does Whizz Bean take to Play?

Whizz Bean is designed to be quick, fun, and easy to fit into your day! A typical game takes around 5–10 minutes, making it perfect for short bursts of learning.
If you’d like to add extra steps or play multiple rounds, you can absolutely extend the time to suit your needs.
What skills will my child develop with Whizz Bean?

Whizz Bean helps build key literacy skills like decoding, blending, word recognition, and spelling. It also supports memory, focus, and confidence.

Can't find your answer?

email us at info@whizzbean.com.au and we'll be happy to help!

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