Looking for something different for your phonics lessons? Then you have come to the right place. We have resources covering Phase 2 to Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds as well as resources that compliment Speed Sounds in Read Write Inc for sets 1-3.
We also have tricky word resources, common exception word resources for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and even some Maths resources.
Looking for something different for your phonics lessons? Then you have come to the right place. We have resources covering Phase 2 to Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds as well as resources that compliment Speed Sounds in Read Write Inc for sets 1-3.
We also have tricky word resources, common exception word resources for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and even some Maths resources.
A fun Halloween themed writing activity for Phase 2 of Letters and Sounds.
Choose a witches cauldron and write a list for the witch on the spell list sheet. There is an option of a sheet with Elkon boxes to provide more support or a sheet to write for those who are more independent at writing.
UPDATE: answer sheets included
A fun Halloween themed writing activity for Phase 5 of Letters and Sounds. It covers all Phase 5 sounds with the exception of e-e.
Choose a witches cauldron and write a list for the witch on the spell list sheet.here is an option of a sheet with Elkon boxes to provide more support or a sheet to write for those who are more independent at writing.
UPDATE: answer sheets included
This pack contains matching word and picture cards that cover Phase 5 words. Simply match two halves of the spell book together.
They can be used as a matching activity, memory type games, snap or use the picture cards as a writing activity.
I've made CEWs spelling bookmarks as a checklist for spelling and target spelling words on the back. You'll need to fold the bookmark in half but thought it would make it sturdier. There are 2 sets for Yr1 and 3 sets for Yr 2. Hope you find them useful.
This is not editable as images need to be secure as per the terms of the clipart licences from TpT which are for commercial use. Has a page where you can click on the sound and it will take you to the section with an alien named after each sound You will need to click the alien will appear, click again and his speech bubble with name will appear and a final click reveals the sound buttons.
Ideal for practicing pseudo words for the Year 1 Phonics Screening
Contains all Phase 3 words including the words that have a combination of Phase 3 sounds.
Ideal to use instead of flashcards to practice reading the words.
(298 slides in total)
Phase 5 Words PowerPoint which contains all the words from Letters and Sound for Phase 5.
Great alternative to using flashcards and ideal to use with whole class.
See our preview video of it in action.
237 slides in total
(Does not cover alternative pronunciations)
A game that is an alternative to flashing sounds. Cards for phase 2 - 5 (phase 4 is initial and final blends).
How to play
Place all the cards in a small bag.
Pass the bag around the group. Each child picks a card and says the sound on their card.
If the children gets the sound right they keep the card (younger children may ask a friend for help).
If the child picks an ‘Oh no!’ card they have to say ‘Oh no!’ and put any cards they have won back in the bag. (They can say ‘Oh no!’ in a silly voice)
Its based on the initial and final blends ( ccvc/cccvc & cvcc/cvccc words)
There are 3 boards for both initial and final blends plus words cards.
Please note there is no lp and xt blends as these didn't lend themselves to pictures.
It covers the vowel diagraphs. I used it as an alternative to flashing and quick writing the sound.
Children can either say or write the vowel diagraph when they land on it. If they don't get it right then I make them move back to the picture they were on before. Usually play this game in pairs and they have really enjoyed it.
There are 4 boards. I have used haunted for the au sound but each board has a different picture.
A fun visual game that can be played in small groups, pairs or individually.
There are four boards in total. Each board has it own set of word cards. Players pick a word card from a box or similar or turn a card over. They then read the word and find the picture of that word. Once they find it they can put a counter or similar onto it. If playing with more than one players, then each player will need their own set of coloured counters.
Could also be used in connect 4 type games.
A fun visual game that can be played in small groups, pairs or individually.
There are four boards in total. Each board has it own set of word cards. It's based on the vowel diagraphs/trigraphs with the exception or 'ure'. I have used words that are suitable from aged 4 up to aged 8 and have tried to include words that contain ch, sh and th.
Board 1 - ai & ee sounds
Board 2 - igh,oa & oo (as in zoo)
Board 3 - oo (as in cook), ar, or, ur & ow
Board 4 - oi, ear, air & er
Players pick a word card from a box or similar or turn a card over. They then read the word and find the picture of that word. Once they find it they can put a counter or similar onto it. If playing with more than one players, then each player will need their own set of coloured counters.
Could also be used in connect 4 type games.
This set can be used to play the following card games depending on age and/or ability of the players. There is a set for each Phase 2 sound.
Go Spider! (played the same as Go Fish!), Pairs (memory game) and Snap. Instructions for how to play are included in the file.
Cards could also be used for sorting and matching activities.
There is a board for each phase 5 sound. The board with ew/ue/u-e can be used for oo and yoo. Ideally played in pairs and children can see how many alien families they can cover up.
Ideal for practicing pseudo words for the Year 1 Phonics Screening
Year 3/4 word hunts based on the Common Exception Words. Each word has a word hunt ( find the word 10 times) and there are word hunts challenges as well.
This is not editable as images need to be secure as per the terms of the clipart licences from TpT which are for commercial use.
Has a page where you have four choices of words (CCVC,CCCVC,CVCC & CVCCC) Click and it will take you to the section with an alien named after the group of words you have chosen. You will need to click the alien will appear, click again and his speech bubble with name will appear and a final click reveals the sound buttons.
There is a poster for each phase 5 sound. Ue, ew and u-e posters have pictures for both the oo and yoo. The e-e sound has words only.
Ideal for display or a phonics working wall.
Make a saving of 57% when buying individually.
All of our Common Exceptions Word resources in one bundle. The bundle includes activities and games for reading and spelling and a display resource.
See each individual resource for further descriptions.
This pack has lots of different activities to practice reading pseudo words contain the Phase 3 sounds.
Included:
Aliens Underwear
This resource has been designed to be open ended and used in many ways. Some ideas for how to use are listed below:
Matching – match either vest or underpants or even both to the alien that has the sound that’s in the words.
Pick a pair – match a vest and underpants that contain the same sound. Or match the alien to either the vest or the underpants. Sorting – sort the alien words from the real words.
Bingo – pick either a vest or underpants and read the word. Hold up the alien whose sound is in the word.
Display – make a washing line, place an alien next to it. Sort out which underwear belongs to him and hang it on the line.
Alien Words Board Games
There are five boards in total with approximately 11 words for each sound on each board. So lots of practice.
Comets and Rockets
This is an alien words game based on the classic snakes and ladders but with a twist. Land on the rocket's fire, go up. Land on the comet's tail, go down.
There are five boards in total with approximately 15 words for each sound on each board. So lots of practice.
Roll and Read Alien Names
There is a board for each phase 3 sound. The board with oo can be used for oo and oo (u). Ideally played in pairs and children can see how many alien families they can cover up.
Alien Word PowerPoint
click on the sound and it will take you to the section with an alien named after each sound. You will need to click the alien will appear, click again and his speech bubble with name will appear and a final click reveals the sound buttons
Aliens Ahoy
Play as a group or in pairs. Players close or cover their eyes. Adult or chosen child hides one of the alien cards underneath a spaceship. Players take turns to guess which spaceship by saying the word that’s on the spaceship. Winner hides the alien next.
Either chose to focus on a sound or mix them up. The choice is yours, with 10 pseudo per sound there are plenty of games to play.
Buying these in a bundle will save you 29% on the total cost buying each resource separately. So why not grab yourself a bargain.
Based on our popular Bee-hind/Find Fred games is the Alien (pseudo) words version for Phase 3.
This pack includes Alien (pseudo) words for all the sounds in Phase 3 as in the Letters and Sounds document.
How to play
Play as a group or in pairs. Players close or cover their eyes. Adult or chosen child hides one of the alien cards underneath a spaceship. Players take turns to guess which spaceship by saying the word that’s on the spaceship. Winner hides the alien next.
Either chose to focus on a sound or mix them up. The choice is yours, with 10 pseudo per sound there are plenty of games to play.
Ideal practice for the KS1 Phonic Screening check.
