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V, X, Y, Z words Snap (Phase 3 phonics)
Shuffle the word cards and share them between two players. The oldest player starts the game by turning over a card and placing it face up on the table or floor. Each player then takes turns placing cards, face up, next to the card. When the word card and picture card match that’s SNAP! The player with most cards at the end wins.
Simple words memory game
Play this memory game with your child to help them practise reading simple words.
Reception high frequency words flashcards
A cut-out-and-keep flashcard set containing all the Reception year high frequency words. Why not slip a set into your bag or wallet for a quick practice during quiet moments?
Write the missing letter (Phase 2 phonics)
This fun worksheet will help your child identify the vowel in six CVC words. Great for beginner readers.
Write the /ch/ sound (Phase 3 phonics)
Sometimes two letters can make just one sound! This activity will enable children to practise the consonant digraph sound /ch/. Write in the boxes, then read together!
Working on /s/ and /sh (Phase 3 phonics)
Need some practice identifying where to use /s/ and where to use /sh/? This is the perfect say-then-write activity for you.
The /oo/ sound (Phase 3 phonics)
Help your child master this vowel digraph with a do-together colouring activity based on the /oo/ sound.
Say the /s/ sound (Phase 2 phonics)
Which words end with 'ss'? This worksheet will help your child identify /s/ at the end of a word, enjoying themselves with a fun colouring sheet at the same time.
Reception high frequency words flashcards
A cut-out-and-keep flashcard set containing all the Reception year high frequency words. Why not slip a set into your bag or wallet for a quick practice during quiet moments?
Match the initial sounds (Phase 2 phonics)
A matching game to help children identify the initial sound of a word. With your help, they can then sound out the letters in the rest of the word and read the word in full, using the picture as prompt. Excellent confidence booster for beginner readers.
All about the /igh/ sound (Phase 3 phonics)
A colouring activity sheet to help your child identify words with the /igh/ sound.
Have fun with spelling
Does your child’s spelling really let their writing down? Have fun with spelling offers you practical and effective strategies to help support your child’s learning at home, based on a real understanding of how spelling is taught and why it’s tricky to master. The bad news? Your child will be beating you at Scrabble before you know it!
Reception wordsearch
A very first wordsearch for beginner readers. This puzzle contains phonemes and words your child will be learning in Reception and is easy enough for Reception children, though they might need some support from you. A solution to the puzzle is also included!
Looking for igh
A first wordsearch puzzle containing the /igh/ phoneme. Your Reception child may need help completing it. The solution is also included.
Learning the alphabet
A fun join-the-dots activity that will help your child with learning their alphabet.
Spelling game Little Red Riding Hood
This game actively helps your child to memorise spellings and can be adapted for their personal level.
Spelling game fish
Create your own game by colouring in the fish and then cutting them out. The game involves memorising spellings in order to collect as many fish as you can.