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/Sh/ and /ch/ words Snap (Phase 3 phonics)
A free Phase 3 phonics game created by an experienced teacher to help your child practise their Phase 3 phonics learning. This printable activity covers /Sh/ and /Ch/ words in a simple game of Snap.
Wordsearch: the /oo/ sound (Phase 3 phonics)
Look at the /oo/ words below. Can you read them out loud? These words are all jumbled up in this wordsearch. Can you find them? Put a tick next to each word that you find.
Summer holiday wordsearch
Can you find the words in our summer holiday wordsearch?
Consonant cluster words race
Fancy a game of Consonant Clusters? Race to make a word using letter arrow cards for each cluster on your mat. The first player to complete the task wins.
Introducing /c/ and /k/
Shall we find out about the letters and sounds /c/ as in cat and /k/ as in kite? Pencils at the ready!
Sounding out syllables
Let's have some fun sounding out syllables. But first, we're going to make a drum!
Working with timelines
Listen to a story about Sasha's exciting day, then tell a story about a brilliant day you've had in pictures!
Speak and listen story
This activity is lots of fun! It’s all about listening very carefully. You are going to make up some actions or sound effects for words in a story. Then, when you hear the words, remember to do the actions you have made up.
Rhyming I spy
Playing rhyming eye spy will help your child to ‘tune in’ to the sounds in words which will help them when it comes to reading and spelling.
Remembering story facts
How good is your memory? Listen to this popular story then see if you can remember some of these facts from the story.
Recognise your name
Writing your name is important when you get to school. This name builder activity will help you to recognise the letters and begin to spell your name.
Reading and discussing stories
Books are amazing and can take you on some incredible adventures. Ask a grown-up to read one of your favourite stories, then see if you can answer some questions with the help of an adult.
Practise following instructions
At school, you will need to follow your teacher’s instructions. This activity will help you to practise following instructions carefully and develop finger strength.
Phonics sound hunt
Listen up! It’s time to go on a sound hunt. Go for a walk, with a grown-up, around your home, your garden or in a park. How many of the sounds can you hear? Tick the box if you hear the sound.
Ordering events in a rhyme
Have you heard the popular nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle? Listen to it again and see if you can spot the words that rhyme.
Nursery rhyme actions
Can you sing the nursery rhyme and make up some actions? What do you think Incy Wincy spider might have done when he got to the top of the waterspout? Doing the actions with your hands helps to make your fingers nice and strong.
Name writing challenge
You will need to write your name on all your work at school, so your teacher knows who it belongs to. Try this name writing challenge.
Name alliteration game
Help your child become familiar with all the letters of their name with this alliteration game. It's a fantastic way to tune in to the sounds in words.
Mark-making practice
Penny the penguin has sent a postcard from where he lives in Antarctica. She would love it if you could send a postcard back!
Make your own sound shakers
Making sound shakers is a lot of fun and can help your child ‘tune in’ to different sounds.
Make your own name jigsaw
When you get to school, you will need to find your name on your peg and around your classroom. This activity will help you be ready to recognise your name when you see it!
Make your own farmyard sounds game
We can make lots of sounds using our bodies by clapping, stomping and more! We can also try making different sounds with our voices. Have a go with this fun, animal cards game!