Using magnetic letters as manipulatives is a fun way to practice literacy. And with these free cards, kids can work on their beginning sounds in order to discover the ‘hidden’ CVC words. You’ll find 15 more letter activities at the bottom of this post so don’t forget to scroll down and check those out! Getting […]
Beginning Digraphs Punch Cards
Kids really enjoy punching holes in things so why not combine that enthusiasm with learning about digraphs? These beginning digraphs punch cards are a fun way to practice digraph sounds and focus on the shapes of the letters. Prep needed Download this activity at the bottom of this post. Print off the pages you want […]
16 Halloween Alphabet Activities
Here are 16 free Halloween alphabet activities for your kids to enjoy! They include fun ways to recognise letters, to trace, write, match uppercase and lowercase letters and to put in alphabetical order. Halloween Alphabet Activities Alphabet recognition The Alphabet Monster Game from Little Family Fun. A make-it-yourself game where the monster eats the letters. […]
CVC Self-Checking Clip Cards: Beginning and Final Sounds
Kids can work independently with these CVC self-checking clip cards! Reading 3-letter words is a huge milestone and a huge confidence booster for young readers, and when they can check the answers for themselves they don’t have to worry about making a mistake. Preparing the cards Print off the pages you want to use onto […]
Alphabet Spinners with Beginning Sounds
Time for more alphabet fun with these alphabet spinners. They focus on specific sounds and 3 letter words your child can have a go at sounding out! Prep Download your alphabet spinners at the bottom of this post. Print off the required pages onto card or paper. Cut around the outside of the circles and covers. […]
Alphabet Punch Cards with Beginning Sounds
Get those fine motor skills going with these alphabet punch cards! A-H are free to download at the bottom of this post. How to prepare Download the Alphabet Punch Cards printable below. Print off the pages you need onto paper or card. Cut them to separate. Don’t forget to grab a hole punch that’s not too […]
Word Family Rhyming Clip Cards
Since word families end with the same sound they’re basically rhyming words. These rhyming clip cards encourage children to think about sounds that are quite similar to decide if and how they’re different. When they decide which word does not rhyme with the others, it’s clipped! Being able to hear the sounds in words and […]