Phonics phase 3 activity worksheets (4 activities for each sound "qu" to "er")

Introduction
This teaching resource is designed to support children as they progress through Phase 3 of phonics, which introduces digraphs and trigraphs (two or three letters that make one sound). The resource begins with the “qu” sound, which is an essential digraph for early readers. It includes four activities for each sound, helping students develop a deep understanding of how these sounds work in words and sentences. The activities cater to a range of ability levels, making it a differentiated resource for diverse learners.

How to Use the Resource
This resource provides four engaging activities for each Phase 3 phonics digraph and trigraph. These activities can be done in sequence, allowing children to build their skills progressively. Here is how to use the activities:

Activity 1: Match the Picture to the Word
Students match words containing the target phonics sound to pictures representing those words and write it correctly in the space below. This helps children connect the sound to its visual representation.

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks
Students complete sentences using words from a word bank. This reinforces their understanding of how the phonics sound fits into context and helps improve sentence construction skills.

Activity 3: Wordsearch
Students find and circle words with the target sound in a wordsearch grid. This fun activity strengthens word recognition, spelling, and pattern identification.

Activity 4: Write Your Own Sentences
Students use the new words learned to write their own sentences. This encourages creativity and helps children apply their understanding of the phonics sound in context.

Differentiation
This resource is designed with differentiation in mind. You can adapt the activities based on the individual needs of the student:

For beginners: Focus on the first two activities matching words to pictures and filling in the blanks. Keep the word bank visible and offer visual or auditory support where needed.
For more advanced learners: Encourage them to use more complex sentences in Activity 4. You can challenge them by having them write longer sentences or use additional vocabulary.