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Spelling patterns: the prefix dis-
A KS2 literacy worksheet created by an experienced teacher to practise adding the prefix dis- to a word. Discover prefix definitions, examples of the prefix dis– and how prefixes are taught in primary school.
KS2 high frequency words flashcards
After learning to read and spell the most common words in Reception and KS1, your child will move on to a longer list of common words including 'brought' and 'thought'. Support their learning at home with our KS2 high frequency words practice flashcards.
Spelling patterns: words ending -cian / -ssion
Cut out the words words ending -cian / -ssion. Practise learning each one by looking closely at it, then turn it over to see if you can write it correctly. Once you have learned them, try these tongue-twisting sentence activities!
Spelling patterns: the prefix auto-
Look up these words in the dictionary and write their definitions below. What do you think the prefix auto means?
Identifying silent letters
All of these words contain a silent letter. This means that the sound of that letter is not made when the word is spoken. Cut out the words above. Can you arrange them into the correct lists below and stick them down?
Three-syllable words
Clap out the syllables in these words, and rewrite them with the syllables divided out.
Practise two-syllable words
Help your child get to grips with syllables by dividing the words on this worksheet into two syllables.
Group 'i' before 'e' words
Help your child learn the "'i' before 'e' except after 'c'" rule by grouping the words that follow the rule and the ones that don't into the appropriate categories.
Practise -tion words
In this worksheet, your child can learn how to spell words that end in -tion, and write them in sentences.
Guy Fawkes wordsearch
Remember, remember the fifth of November… but can you complete this challenging wordsearch?
Halloween wordsearch
A spook-tacular wordsearch that your child can do in preparation for Halloween!
Half-term wordsearch
Use this wordsearch during half-term to help your child with vocabulary and spelling while recognising words that are all about having fun!
Looking for the silent letter
Help your child learn tricky spelling words with this worksheet. Can they use the words in sentences of their own afterwards?
Writing the /e/ sound: ‘ea’ (Phase 5 phonics)
Use this worksheet to help your child recognise the grapheme 'ea', representing the /e/ sound, and then use those words in the sentences provided.
Find the silent letter
Spelling words with silent letters can be tricky, but help your child remember to watch for them with this practice worksheet.
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.
Learning the alphabet
A fun join-the-dots activity that will help your child with learning their alphabet.
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!
Spelling game Little Red Riding Hood
This game actively helps your child to memorise spellings and can be adapted for their personal level.
Write /oa/ /oo/ /ee/ /ea/ and /igh/ sounds (Phase 5 phonics)
Choo choo! All aboard the phonics train! Check how much your child has learned with this revision worksheet for Year 1. I wonder how many words they can think of?
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.
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.
Spelling game shape words
This game encourages children to think about the shapes of letters within words which will help them with their formation of letters and spelling.
The /oo/ sound (Phase 3 phonics)
Help your child master this vowel digraph with a do-together colouring activity based on the /oo/ sound.
Find the phoneme (Phase 5 phonics)
A Phase 5 phonics worksheet to help children understand how to use the correct phoneme / grapheme.