I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
I am a native English speaking Primary School Teacher, teaching overseas. I teach all subjects in KS1. I have a specialism in Primary Maths and also Phonics is an area I am hugely passionate about. Check out my Youtube channel for fun phonics games. Happy teaching and learning!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Introduce the oy sound with this engaging phonics worksheet. Learners will identify words such as “boy,” “toy,” and “joy” and write them in the grid, reinforcing their sound recognition and spelling capabilities.
Key Features and Benefits:
Focuses on the oy sound: Strengthens the understanding of this specific phonics pattern.
Interactive element: Colouring matching pictures makes learning fun and keeps students motivated.
Builds essential literacy skills: Writing the words supports spelling and fine motor practice.
Child-friendly layout: Simplifies the learning process and encourages independent completion.
This worksheet is ideal for in-class activities, homework, or supplementary tutoring sessions, supporting phonics and early reading skills.
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Support your students as they explore the igh sound with this focused phonics worksheet. Children will search for pictures such as “light” and “night,” and write them in the grid to build their phonics fluency and spelling confidence.
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This ee sound worksheet is perfect for young learners working on their phonics skills. Students will find words with the ee sound, like “tree” and “bee,” and write them in the provided grid. Ideal for reinforcing reading, writing, and phonics in one simple activity.
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RWI Set 2 Phonics Sounds Build-a-Word Worksheet Bundle: Spelly-Bee’s Word-Building Adventure!
ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou and oy sounds
2 worksheets per sound for variety and choice.
Unlock phonics potential with this RWI Set 2 Phonics Build-a-Word Worksheet Bundle, designed to align perfectly with Read Write Inc’s Set 2 sounds. Each sound in the set is paired with two worksheets, allowing students to practise building and spelling words independently at any ability level. Learners follow Spelly-Bee through phonics challenges, from crafting simple 2- and 3-letter CVC words to exploring more complex 4-letter words and beyond.
Features and Benefits:
Complete Set 2 Alignment: Covers all Set 2 sounds in the RWI progression, making it ideal for phonics practice in classrooms, tutoring, and home learning environments.
Two Worksheets Per Sound: Provides consistent practice for each sound, reinforcing learning and building confidence as students master each phonics pattern.
Independent Learning Focus: Designed to promote independent spelling and word-building, giving learners the opportunity to explore at their own pace and build autonomy in literacy.
Progressive Word Building: Starts with simple words and scales up to more complex blends, helping each learner grow from their current ability level.
Clear and Engaging Design: Visually appealing with child-friendly fonts and illustrations to make learning both fun and accessible.
This resource is the perfect companion for teaching phonics through Read Write Inc, helping students internalise sounds and spelling patterns while engaging with Spelly-Bee’s word-building activities.
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RWI Set 3 Phonics Build-a-Word Worksheet Bundle.
This is a full bundle of all set 3 RWI aligned sounds
ea, oi, a-e, e-e, i-e, o-e, u-e, aw, are, ur, er, ow, ai, oa, ew, ire, ear, ure, cious, tious, tion, sion
2 worksheets per sound.
Help Spelly-Bee to spell some new words using the letters and sounds available.
Enhance your learners’ phonics journey with the RWI Set 3 Phonics Build-a-Word Worksheet Bundle, expertly designed to align with Read Write Inc’s Set 3 sounds. This bundle features two worksheets per sound, offering ample practice for each phonics pattern as students work independently to build and spell words. With Spelly-Bee’s guidance, children can advance from simple 3-letter words to more challenging 4- and 5-letter and continuously increasing as the sounds get longer and more challenging, strengthening their spelling skills and phonics fluency.
Features and Benefits:
Complete Set 3 Alignment: Includes all Set 3 sounds from the RWI progression, making it an ideal fit for classrooms, tutoring sessions, and home-learning environments following the RWI program.
Two Worksheets Per Sound: Provides consistent practice with each phonics sound, allowing students to build confidence and fluency as they master each new spelling pattern.
Focus on Independent Learning: Encourages learners to work at their own pace and independently construct words, fostering confidence and autonomy in literacy.
Advanced Word Building: Starts with accessible CVC words and scales up to include longer and more complex blends, helping each learner progress in their word-building journey.
Appealing, Clear Design: Uses child-friendly fonts, visually engaging illustrations, and simple instructions to make each worksheet accessible and enjoyable.
This Set 3 bundle is a perfect addition to phonics instruction, allowing students to tackle more advanced sounds while reinforcing the essential skills they need for reading and spelling proficiency.
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Set 1 Simple Sounds RWI Aligned including all simple sounds and early digraphs.
Phonics Build-a-Word Worksheet Bundle: Help Spelly-Bee Spell with Letters and Sounds!
Introduce your learners to the joy of word-building with Spelly-Bee! This versatile Phonics Build-a-Word Worksheet Bundle is designed to adapt to any ability level and stage of phonics development, making it perfect for classrooms, tutoring sessions, and home-learning environments. Starting with simple letter sounds, young learners can explore and build 2- and 3-letter CVC words, then advance to 4-letter words and more complex blends, all at their own pace. Each sound has 2 worksheets to vary learning. (Bundle of 62 worsheets)
Features and Benefits:
Adaptable Learning Levels: Perfect for all levels, from beginners focusing on simple CVC words to more advanced learners building multisyllabic words.
Engaging Character Design: Spelly-Bee adds a fun, friendly element, encouraging children to explore phonics and build words independently or with minimal support.
Progressive Phonics Practice: Learners start small with manageable 2- and 3-letter words, then gradually progress to 4-letter and more complex words, reinforcing confidence and literacy skills.
Increases Spelling Fluency: Learners can sound out sounds to build words, they work to their own level and can continue to stretch themselves independently as their phonics knowledge develops.
Visual Learning: Clear, easy-to-read fonts and visually appealing design make each worksheet simple and enjoyable for young learners.
Flexible Use Across Levels: This bundle is ideal for phonics practice at any stage, allowing educators and parents to adapt it to each child’s unique learning journey.
This build-a-word bundle is a great resource for introducing new phonics sounds, consolidating previous learning, and promoting phonics fluency in a fun, engaging way.
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Year 2 Scientific Method Worksheet – Engaging Hand Hygiene Experiment for Young Learners
Boost your science lessons with this hands-on Scientific Method Worksheet, specifically designed for Year 2 students exploring the importance of hand hygiene. Perfect for primary educators, this printable resource walks children through a fun and structured handwashing experiment while teaching essential skills in scientific inquiry.
Key Features:
Investigation Question and Hypothesis Space – Encourage critical thinking as students predict which handwashing method will be most effective.
Materials List where children can draw the equipment used or write depending on ability
Method section - using Time Connectives – Helps guide children in planning and sequencing each step, making science accessible and easy to follow.
Handwashing Methods Table with Recording Scale – Students can compare various handwashing methods and use an easy scale of + to +++++ to log their results, which can be easily interpreted for drawing their conclusion.
Conclusion Box with Visual Scale – Supports young scientists in drawing conclusions from their data, reinforcing skills in analysis and scientific reasoning.
This Year 2 Hand Hygiene Experiment Worksheet is ideal for science lessons, STEM activities, or health and hygiene discussions. With a clear layout and child-friendly prompts, it’s a valuable resource for both classroom teachers and home educators looking to promote hands-on learning and scientific curiosity.
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This is the SMART NOTEBOOK ONLY
For the full bundle including all the resources please search Ultimate Set 2 Phonics Bundle Full Scheme of Work
Complete Set 2 Phonics Scheme of Work: 12 Weeks of Fully Loaded Lessons
Revolutionise your phonics instruction with my Complete Set 2 Phonics Scheme of Work! This comprehensive resource covers all Set 2 sounds (ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, and oy) and provides everything you need for 12 weeks of engaging and effective phonics lessons. Say goodbye to endless preparation and hello to a fully-loaded, time-saving solution!
Features:
Weekly Focus: Each week concentrates on one specific phonics sound, providing structured and consistent learning.
Worksheets and Activities: Includes a variety of worksheets and interactive activities to reinforce each sound, keeping pupils engaged and motivated.
YouTube Links: Handpicked videos for each sound to support auditory and visual learning, making lessons dynamic and fun.
Interactive Lessons: Designed for use with SMART Notebook, ensuring interactive and engaging lessons that capture pupils’ attention.
Word Generation: Pupils generate words with each sound, which can be used to form your weekly spelling lists, integrating learning seamlessly.
Comprehensive Coverage: Covers ay, ee, igh, ow, long oo, short oo, ar, or, air, ir, ou, and oy sounds, providing a thorough phonics education.
Benefits:
12 Weeks of Lessons: Saves you 12 weeks of work with a fully prepared scheme, allowing you more time to focus on teaching.
Engaging and Interactive: Keeps pupils motivated with a variety of activities and multimedia resources.
Easy to Use: Ready-to-use SMART Notebook format streamlines lesson planning and delivery.
Phonics Mastery: Ensures comprehensive coverage and practice of all Set 2 sounds, building strong phonics foundations.
Time-Saving: Reduces your preparation time significantly, allowing you to dedicate more time to your pupils.
Equip your classroom with my Complete Set 2 Phonics Scheme of Work and watch your pupils thrive in their phonics learning. Simplify your planning, engage your pupils, and ensure phonics mastery with this all-in-one, time-saving resource!
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