Encourage Independent Reading with 25 Map-It-Out Decodable Stories! Unlock the world of reading for your early learners with this collection of 25 Decodable Stories. Perfect for primary school teachers and home educators, these stories are designed to promote independent reading by focusing on simple sounds and consonant blends. Key Benefits: Phonics-Based Learning: Each story is carefully crafted to reinforce specific phonics sounds and consonant blends, enabling students to decode words effectively. This approach helps build a strong foundation in reading skills and enhances fluency. Interactive and Engaging: These printable stories provide an interactive experience, allowing children to draw on the pages and identify words and sounds. This hands-on approach reinforces learning and makes reading more engaging and enjoyable. Supports Independent Reading: With simple vocabulary and clear sentence structures, these stories are ideal for encouraging students to read on their own. They help build confidence and foster a sense of achievement in young readers. Creative Expression: The printable format allows students to illustrate the stories themselves, promoting creativity and personal connection to the material. This dual focus on reading and drawing makes learning both educational and fun. Versatile Resource: Suitable for classroom use, homework assignments, or extra practice at home, these stories are a flexible addition to any literacy program. They can be used for guided reading sessions or as independent learning tools. Ready-to-Use: Save time with this easy-to-print resource that fits seamlessly into your teaching plans. Simply print the stories and let your students explore the joy of reading and creative expression. If you liked this resource, please leave a positive review and check out my other resources on TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan.

Empower your early readers with “More Map It Out Decodable Stories,” a collection of 30 engaging tales designed to promote independent reading and reinforce phonics skills. Perfect for primary school teachers and home educators, these stories provide a fun and effective way to practice decoding while fostering a love for reading. Key Benefits: Phonics-Focused: Each story is carefully crafted to emphasize specific phonics sounds, helping students decode words and improve their reading fluency. This systematic approach ensures that learners build strong foundational skills as they progress through the stories. Independent Learning: With simple vocabulary and clear sentence structures, these stories encourage students to read on their own, boosting their confidence and nurturing a sense of accomplishment. Printable Resource: Children can then underline, write, draw on these printable stories without damaging reading books. Engaging Content: The collection features 30 unique and captivating stories that spark imagination and keep young readers motivated. Each tale is designed to captivate their interest and encourage a lifelong love of reading. Versatile Resource: These stories can be used in a variety of settings, from guided reading groups to independent study, making them a flexible addition to any literacy program. They are perfect for classroom use or as take-home readers for extra practice. Time-Saving Solution: Ready to use and easy to integrate into your teaching plans, these stories save you time and effort in preparing reading materials. Simply print and distribute to provide immediate learning opportunities for your students. If you liked this resource, please leave a positive review and check out my other resources on TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan.

Enhance Early Reading with 30 Map It Out Decodable Stories! Includes a basic reading comprehension question for each story and Map It Out Comprehension Workbook so children can begin with some basic sentences and words to show their understanding of the text being read. Can do this with support or as guided reading session for early learners. Ignite a love for reading in your early learners with “30 Map It Out Decodable Stories,” a resource designed to develop independent reading skills and foster comprehension. Perfect for primary school teachers and home educators, this collection supports students in decoding words, understanding text, and beginning to write with confidence. Key Benefits: Phonics-Based Decoding: Each of the 30 decodable stories focuses on phonics patterns and consonant blends, making it easier for students to practice decoding and recognize words. This targeted approach builds a strong foundation in reading skills. Comprehension Check: Each story is paired with reading comprehension questions, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding and think critically about the text. This feature helps gauge their grasp of the material and reinforces learning. Writing Support: The resource includes activities that guide children in writing simple, basic sentences with support. This encourages them to apply their reading skills in writing, fostering both literacy and composition skills. Interactive Workbook: The printable workbook offers engaging exercises and prompts for students to complete, integrating reading and writing practice. It serves as a valuable tool for reinforcing learning and tracking progress. Versatile Use: Suitable for classroom instruction, guided reading sessions, or at-home practice, this resource provides flexible options for integrating reading comprehension and writing activities into your teaching routine. Time-Saving Solution: With ready-to-use stories and a comprehensive workbook, this resource saves teachers valuable preparation time, allowing you to focus more on teaching and less on creating materials. If you liked this resource, please leave a positive review and check out my other resources on TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan.

Boost Literacy with Early Readers and Writing Tasks for Young Learners! Help your early learners master basic sentence structure with my “Early Readers and Writing Tasks Sentence Builders Activity.” This resource is designed to support young students in developing their reading and writing skills by engaging them in sentence reconstruction activities. Perfect for primary school teachers and home educators, these worksheets provide a fun and educational way to reinforce key literacy concepts. Key Benefits: Focused Sentence Structure Practice: Each of the 30 worksheets encourages students to look at pictures, read the words, and restructure sentences to make them coherent. This hands-on activity helps them understand the basics of sentence formation and improves their writing skills. Engaging Activities: By combining visual prompts with sentence reconstruction tasks, these worksheets capture students’ interest and make learning about sentence structure enjoyable. The use of pictures supports comprehension and makes abstract concepts more tangible. Versatile Usage: Ideal for both classroom writing tasks and homework assignments, these worksheets offer flexibility in how they can be used. They provide valuable practice in various settings, helping reinforce learning at school or at home. Develop Early Writing Skills: As students work through the tasks, they gain confidence in their ability to write clear and structured sentences. This foundational skill is crucial for their ongoing literacy development. Ready-to-Use Resource: With 30 prepared worksheets, this resource saves teachers time in lesson planning and provides immediate, effective activities for students. Simply print and distribute for a seamless addition to your literacy curriculum. If you liked this resource, please leave a positive review and check out my other resources on TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan.

Engage Early Learners with Let’s Learn Phonics Worksheets! Introduce young students to the world of phonics with the “Let’s Learn Phonics Worksheets,” a comprehensive resource designed to support the learning of every simple phonics sound. From foundational letters like “a,” “b,” and “c” to more complex sounds such as “sh,” “th,” “ng,” and “nk,” these worksheets covers everything in between, ensuring that children develop a solid understanding of phonics fundamentals. Key Features and Benefits: Structured, Progressive Learning: The worksheet follows a “Trace It, Write It, Find It, Read It, Match It” approach, where children trace the letters, write them independently, and identify words beginning with the target sound. This structured method supports gradual skill development and reinforces phonics understanding. Where possible, CVC words are used to assist children’s early blending and reading skills with identifiable pictures to match. Interactive Word Identification: Children are encouraged to identify and read words that start with the phonics sound being studied. They will also write and match words to corresponding pictures, using CVC words where possible to support early readers. Outline Drawings: With easy-to-see outline drawings, the worksheet is designed to captivate young learners’ attention. Children can colour in the pictures, which not only reinforces phonics learning but also helps develop fine motor skills. Fine Motor Skills Development: Tracing letters supports hand-eye coordination and writing proficiency, enhancing children’s ability to write clearly and confidently. Engaging and Interactive: The worksheet encourages active participation, allowing children to interact with the material and practise tracing letters, which helps reinforce letter recognition and sound association. Versatile Learning Tool: Suitable for classroom use, homework assignments, or independent practice, this worksheet offers flexibility in how it can be incorporated into a phonics programme. It provides a fun and engaging way for children to practise phonics skills at their own pace. By using the “Let’s Learn Phonics Worksheet,” educators and parents can provide young learners with an effective and enjoyable way to master essential phonics sounds, fostering a strong foundation for reading and writing success. If you liked this resource, please leave a positive review and check out my other resources on TES: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan.

Boost Phonics Skills with the “Spot the Consonant Blend” Worksheet Collection! Enhance your students’ phonics understanding with my “Spot the Consonant Blend” Worksheet Collection. This carefully crafted set of worksheets is designed to guide young learners through the fundamentals of consonant blends, from identifying the beginning blends to spotting the end blends, all while using easy-to-identify pictures and multiple-choice options. Worksheet Features: Beginning Blend Identification: Students start by spotting the beginning consonant blend in words, using clear, engaging pictures to help them make connections between sounds and images. Each word comes with three blend options to choose from, making it an interactive and fun learning experience. End Blend Identification: Once students master beginning blends, they progress to spotting the end blends in words. This step-by-step approach reinforces their understanding and ensures they grasp the concept of consonant blends in a structured manner. Easy-to-Identify Pictures: The worksheets feature simple, recognisable images that make it easy for students to link the correct blend with the corresponding picture. This visual support aids in comprehension and helps solidify their phonics knowledge. Multiple Choice Format: The worksheets are designed with three blend choices per word, allowing students to select the correct blend. This format not only makes learning interactive but also builds confidence as students engage with the material. Benefits for Teachers: Time-Saving: This ready-to-use worksheet collection is a huge time-saver for teachers. Simply download, print, and you’re set to go, reducing your preparation time and allowing you to focus more on teaching. Reduces Workload: With a comprehensive range of activities across multiple worksheets, you can effectively teach consonant blends without needing additional resources. Everything you need is included, minimising your workload. Engages Students: The combination of visual aids and multiple-choice questions keeps students engaged and motivated. The gradual progression from beginning to end blends ensures that students remain challenged and interested throughout their learning journey. Versatile Usage: These worksheets are perfect for use in classroom lessons, small group activities, or as homework assignments. Their versatile design supports different teaching strategies, making them a valuable addition to any phonics curriculum. Equip your classroom with the “Spot the Consonant Blend” Worksheet Collection and watch your students’ phonics skills flourish. For more high-quality resources that save you time and reduce your workload, be sure to check out Miss McCowan’s TES store (missmccowan) https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan If you appreciate this resource, please leave a review and help a teacher out. Thank you!

Unlock Engaging Phonics Mastery with Our Comprehensive Consonant Blends & Digraphs Resource! Transform your phonics lessons with this all-in-one Consonant Blends & Digraphs resource, meticulously designed to captivate early learners while significantly reducing prep time for teachers. This resource provides a variety of activities and worksheets that target essential phonics skills, ensuring your students master both two-letter and three-letter blends, digraphs, and more. Features: Comprehensive Coverage: Includes 2-letter blends, 3-letter blends, digraphs, and final consonant blends, with example words and phrases. Engaging Activities: Each worksheet is designed to be interactive, making learning phonics fun and memorable for young students. Ready-to-Use: Print-and-go format saves you hours of preparation, allowing you to focus on what you do best—teaching! Differentiated Learning: Activities are suitable for a range of abilities, supporting both struggling readers and those ready for a challenge. High-Quality Visuals: Clear, child-friendly illustrations and clean layouts that keep learners focused and motivated. Benefits for Teachers: Time-Saving: Reduce your planning time with ready-made resources that align with phonics curriculum standards. Versatile Use: Perfect for classroom use, homework, or as a supplement to phonics interventions. Boosts Student Engagement: Keeps students engaged with a variety of activities that cater to different learning styles. Benefits for Learners: Phonics Mastery: Helps students build a strong foundation in phonics, leading to improved reading fluency and confidence. Interactive Learning: Encourages active participation, making phonics learning enjoyable and effective. Skill Reinforcement: Reinforces key phonics concepts through repetitive practice in a fun and engaging way. Don’t miss out on this essential resource for your classroom! Visit missmccowan’s TES shop https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/missmccowan to explore more high-quality teaching materials that can make a real difference in your students’ learning journey. If you love this resource, please leave a review to help other teachers discover it too!

Vowel Team Worksheets Collection - Long A, E, I, O, and U Sounds This comprehensive collection of Vowel Team Worksheets are designed to support young learners, teachers, and home educators in mastering the 5 Long Vowel Sounds – A, E, I, O, and U. There are 2 style of worksheets designed with engaging activities, clear explanations, and practice opportunities to help children understand and apply multiple spelling patterns (graphemes) that represent these sounds. 1 set of worksheets features read, cut and stick the words in the correct grapheme heading. The other set of worksheets are blank tables for children to innovatively think of the different words which would come under each spelling variation. There are also some links included to videos to help support learners in learning all 5 vowels and their complex spellings in ‘The Vowel Team Collection’. What’s Covered in These Resources: Long A Sound: Explore various different spellings for the long A sound, including: a-e (as in “cake”) ai (as in “rain”) ay (as in “day”) ei (as in “vein”) eigh (as in “eight”) Long E Sound: Explore some of the different ways to spell the long E sound, such as: ee (as in “tree”) ea (as in “leaf”) ey (as in “key”) y (as in “happy”) e-e (as in “theme”) Long I Sound: Focus on 5 spellings for the long I sound, including: i-e (as in “time”) igh (as in “light”) ie (as in “pie”) y (as in “cry”) y-e (as in “type”) Long O Sound: Cover 5 different graphemes that form the long O sound, such as: o (as in “go”) o-e (as in “stone”) oa (as in “boat”) ow (as in “snow”) oe (as in “toe”) Long U Sound: Explore some ways to spell the long U sound, including: u-e (as in “tune”) ew (as in “knew”) ue (as in “blue”) eu (as in “feud”) ui (as in “suit”) How These Resources Support Learning: Each worksheet in this collection is crafted to help children identify, understand, and practise these vowel team spellings. By offering clear examples and fun activities, learners can confidently recognise the different graphemes used to represent the same vowel sound. These resources are perfect for phonics lessons, spelling practice, and reinforcing classroom learning at home. By practising with these worksheets, learners will: Develop a stronger grasp of long vowel sounds Improve reading and spelling skills Gain confidence in recognising and applying multiple spelling patterns for each vowel sound Whether you’re a teacher looking for effective phonics resources or a parent supporting your child’s learning, this collection is a fantastic tool to ensure mastery of the long vowel sounds. Check out my other resources to support your learners! Please remember to leave a review thank you so much!

CVC Fluency Builder Worksheets [10 worksheets] 2 worksheets per short vowel sound (a,e,i,o,u) Looking for an engaging and effective way to help your students practice early reading and comprehension? My CVC Fluency Builder Worksheets are the perfect solution! Designed with educators, tutors, and home learners in mind, this collection provides a fun and interactive method for young readers to develop fluency, reinforce phonics skills, and build confidence in reading. This set includes 10 worksheets, featuring short vowels (a, e, i, o, u) with 2 worksheets dedicated to each vowel sound. Each worksheet presents simple sentences that combine essential sight words with CVC words, fostering sentence reading fluency. Students read the sentence and then colour the picture that matches what they have read, helping to build comprehension and word-picture association. Highlights of this resource include: Clear, child-friendly font for ease of reading. High-quality, appealing pictures that engage and motivate young learners. Simple and fun design that makes learning enjoyable and productive. Ideal for classroom activities, small group work, or home practice, these worksheets are a must-have addition to your phonics and literacy toolkit. Help your students master the foundational skills of reading while making learning a fun adventure!

CVC Word Builder Worksheets [10 worksheets] 2 worksheets per short vowel sound (a/e/i/o/u) Enhance your phonics teaching toolkit with our CVC Word Builder Worksheets, designed to promote phonics recognition, writing, and spelling skills. Perfect for educators, tutors, and parents, these worksheets provide an engaging and hands-on way for young learners to explore and practise the short vowel sounds (a, e, i, o, u) while reinforcing their understanding of CVC words. This resource includes 10 worksheets in total, with 2 worksheets dedicated to each short vowel sound. Learners colour in the pictures that contain the target vowel sound and then write the corresponding CVC word in the grid below. This dual activity not only supports phonics recognition but also strengthens spelling and handwriting skills. Key features of this resource: Clear, appealing design that captures students’ attention. Simple, fun activities that can be completed independently or with minimal support. Child-friendly layout that encourages engagement and learning through play. Whether used as part of classroom centres, small group instruction, or independent practice at home, these worksheets are a fantastic way to support early literacy development. Add these CVC Word Builder Worksheets to your teaching arsenal and help your learners build their phonics confidence while having fun!

Introducing a comprehensive set of 12 Set 2 RWI-Aligned Phonics Worksheets designed to reinforce the recognition and writing of key phonics sounds. Perfect for educators, tutors, and parents, these worksheets are an engaging way for young learners to practice identifying and spelling words containing specific phonics sounds. Each worksheet is tailored to one of the following sounds: ay, ee, igh, ow (long o), long oo, short oo, ar, or, ir, air, ou, and oy. Students will search for words with the featured sound, colour or highlight the pictures, and then write the corresponding word in the grid below, promoting not only phonics recognition but also spelling and handwriting skills. In each worksheet there are 9 words to find with the featured sound. This is a bundle of 12 worksheets. Key Features: Clear, child-friendly design that captures attention and encourages learning. Visual and interactive format to aid in phonics comprehension. Easy-to-follow activity that can be done independently or with minimal guidance. Ideal for use in the classroom, during tutoring sessions, or as part of a home learning routine, these worksheets support literacy development through a fun and engaging approach. Enhance your teaching toolkit with these RWI-aligned resources and watch your students grow in confidence and phonics mastery!

AY Sound Worksheet Description Help your students master the ay sound with this engaging phonics worksheet. Learners will identify pictures containing words with the ay sound, such as “tray” and “hay,” and write each word in the grid below. This activity enhances phonics recognition and supports spelling practice in a fun, interactive way. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop

Enhance phonics practice with this worksheet centred on the ow sound (as in “snow”). Learners will find and write words like “crow” and “shadow” for effective sound recognition and spelling reinforcement. Check out my TES Shop for other phonics resources

Engage your students with this comprehensive long oo sound worksheet, designed to help them master words containing the long oo sound. This activity includes recognisable words such as “roof,” “food,” and “school,” paired with clear, illustrative images to support word recognition. Learners will colour the matching pictures and write the corresponding words in the grid below, promoting not only phonics awareness but also spelling and handwriting practice. Key Features and Benefits: Supports phonics recognition by focusing on the long oo sound, aiding in differentiation between similar vowel sounds. Interactive learning: Children actively colour the correct images, keeping them engaged and focused. Strengthens writing and spelling skills: By writing words in the provided grid, students develop essential literacy skills. Child-friendly design: Simple and appealing layout ensures easy comprehension and independent learning. Ideal for classroom use, tutoring sessions, or home learning, this worksheet offers a fun, self-paced activity that enhances phonics fluency. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!

Engage your students with this comprehensive short oo sound worksheet, designed to help them master words containing the short oo sound. This activity includes recognisable words such as “book,” “foot,” and “wood,” paired with clear, illustrative images to support word recognition. Learners will colour the matching pictures and write the corresponding words in the grid below, promoting not only phonics awareness but also spelling and handwriting practice. Key Features and Benefits: Supports phonics recognition by focusing on the short oo sound, aiding in differentiation between similar vowel sounds. Interactive learning: Children actively colour the correct images, keeping them engaged and focused. Strengthens writing and spelling skills: By writing words in the provided grid, students develop essential literacy skills. Child-friendly design: Simple and appealing layout ensures easy comprehension and independent learning. Ideal for classroom use, tutoring sessions, or home learning, this worksheet offers a fun, self-paced activity that enhances phonics fluency. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!

Make learning the ar sound enjoyable with this targeted phonics worksheet. Learners will identify words such as “car,” “star,” and “jar” in visually engaging pictures and write the words in the grid below. This activity helps solidify the connection between sounds, words, and images, promoting a deeper understanding of phonics. Key Features and Benefits: Focuses on the ar sound: Reinforces sound recognition and aids in distinguishing ar from other phonics sounds. Hands-on activity: Colouring and writing exercises enhance engagement and memory retention. Develops writing skills: Encourages students to practise forming letters and words, improving their handwriting and spelling. Visually appealing: Designed with young learners in mind, ensuring a child-friendly approach to phonics practice. This worksheet is perfect for use in literacy centres, one-on-one tutoring, or at-home practice, providing a meaningful way to support phonics development. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!

Explore the or sound with this well-crafted phonics worksheet that helps students identify and practise spelling words like “fork,” “corn,” and “storm.” By matching images with words and writing them in the grid, learners strengthen their phonics understanding and spelling accuracy. Key Features and Benefits: Focused phonics practice: Reinforces the or sound to help differentiate it from other vowel sounds. Active learning: Colouring matching images keeps students engaged while developing their word recognition skills. Encourages independent work: Clear instructions and a simple format make it easy for children to complete with minimal assistance. Supports literacy development: Writing activities aid in spelling and fine motor skill enhancement. Ideal for classroom practice, homework, or tutoring, this worksheet offers a practical approach to phonics learning. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!

Help your students become confident with the ir sound using this thoughtfully designed phonics worksheet. Featuring words such as “bird,” “shirt,” and “girl,” this resource encourages learners to identify, colour, and write words, fostering phonics fluency and spelling skills. Key Features and Benefits: Phonics mastery: Targeted practice on the ir sound to strengthen word recognition and pronunciation. Engaging format: Colouring and identifying matching pictures make learning enjoyable and memorable. Builds spelling and handwriting skills: Writing the words in the grid reinforces spelling patterns and promotes fine motor development. Easy-to-use design: Clear and simple layout helps students work independently. This worksheet is an excellent addition to classroom phonics activities, small group work, or at-home learning. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!

Enhance phonics learning with this ou sound worksheet. Students will find and write words like “house,” “cloud,” and “pouch,” making connections between images and words while practising spelling. Key Features and Benefits: Focused practice on the ou sound: Helps distinguish the ou sound from other vowel sounds. Interactive learning: Colouring activities capture attention and promote engagement. Supports writing and spelling: Writing words in the grid helps reinforce spelling patterns and handwriting. Simple and appealing design: Encourages independent practice with clear instructions. Ideal for literacy activities, small groups, or home learning, this worksheet provides a fun way to boost phonics skills. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!

Teach the air sound with confidence using this engaging phonics worksheet. With words like “hair,” “chair,” and “fair,” students will connect sounds to words and images, enhancing their phonics and spelling abilities. Key Features and Benefits: Targeted air sound practice: Reinforces understanding of the air sound in words. Interactive and fun: Colouring images adds an enjoyable element to phonics practice, increasing student interest. Promotes spelling and handwriting skills: Writing the words supports literacy and motor skills. Designed for young learners: Child-friendly layout encourages self-directed learning. Perfect for use in class, as homework, or in tutoring sessions, this worksheet helps build a solid foundation in phonics. Check out my other phonics resources in my TES Shop and remember to leave a review — thank you so much!