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Alphabet formation worksheets (a-j) (Ref: SB8)
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes worksheets for sounds a-j.
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes worksheets for sounds a-
Alphabet formation worksheets (k-s) (Ref: SB272)
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes sounds k-s.
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes sounds k-
Alphabet formation worksheets (t-z) (Ref: SB282)
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes sounds t-z.
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes sounds t-
Alphabet formation worksheets (ch, sh, th)
(Ref: SB1342)
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes the digraph sounds ch, sh, th.
(Ref: SB1342)
Very simple worksheets to help children practice the formation of alphabet sounds. This set includes the digraph sounds ch, sh, th.
Letter formation workbook (Ref: SB571)
A 15-page printable booklet for your child to practice tracing and writing the alphabet sounds in lowercase a-z.
A 15-
Large alphabet letters for tracing (Ref: SB606)
A set of the 26 lowercase alphabet letter outlines, one per A4 sheet. Each shows the start point for writing. Your child could trace over each letter several times in different coloured pencils to make rainbow letters.
A set of the 26 lowercase alphabet letter outlines, one per A4 sheet. Each shows the start point for writing. Your child could trace over each letter several times in different coloured pencils to make rainbow letters.
Large alphabet letters for tracing - capitals
(Ref: SB608)
A set of the 26 uppercase alphabet letter outlines, one per A4 sheet. Each shows the start point for writing. Your child could trace over each letter several times in different coloured pencils to make rainbow letters.
A set of the 26 uppercase alphabet letter outlines, one per A4 sheet. Each shows the start point for writing. Your child could trace over each letter several times in different coloured pencils to make rainbow letters.
Large phonemes for tracing (Ref: SB1196)
A set of 50 phoneme outlines as specified in the DfES Letters and Sounds document, one per A4 sheet. Each shows the start point for writing.
A set of 50 phoneme outlines as specified in the DfES Letters and Sounds document, one per A4 sheet. Each shows the start point for writing.
Name writing sheets (Ref: SB313)
Each sheet has the lowercase alphabet with arrows to show pupils where to begin writing their letters. Your child can practise writing their name below. Tall letters reach to the sky, some letters go under ground and others stay in the grass.
Each sheet has the lowercase alphabet with arrows to show pupils where to begin writing their letters. Your child can practise writing their name below. Tall letters reach to the sky, some letters go under ground and others stay in the grass.
Illustrated alphabet cards (Ref: SB230)
A set printable cards with alphabet sounds a-z and accompanying pictures and words. Discuss the pictures and the sound they begin with. Can your child find the beginning sound when they look at the word?
A set printable cards with alphabet sounds a-
100 teddy bear keyword cards (Ref: SB888)
100 key words presented on printable cards (6 to an A4 sheet) with a fun teddy bear character. Hold up random cards for your child to read, or hide around the house for a bear hunt activity. Read the words as you find them.
100 key words presented on printable cards (6 to an A4 sheet) with a fun teddy bear character. Hold up random cards for your child to read, or hide around the house for a bear hunt activity. Read the words as you find them.
Phonics bingo: S, A, T, P, I, N (Ref: SB466)
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the letters s, a, t, p, i, and n. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the letters s, a, t, p, i, and n. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
Phonics bingo: CK, E, H, R, M, D (Ref: SB532)
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes ck, e, h, r, m, and d. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes ck, e, h, r, m, and d. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
Phoneme flash cards (Ref: SB828)
A set of printable cards (8 per A4 sheet) featuring all of the 44 different main sounds from the English language.
A set of printable cards (8 per A4 sheet) featuring all of the 44 different main sounds from the English language.
100 keyword cards (Ref: SB871)
The first 100 keywords presented on cards with brightly-coloured borders.
The first 100 keywords presented on cards with brightly-
IGH OA OO AR OR UR bingo (Ref: SB1035)
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes igh, oa, oo, ar, or and ur. The set consists of 4 different phoneme boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letters to pictures.
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes igh, oa, oo, ar, or and ur. The set consists of 4 different phoneme boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letters to pictures.
CH SH TH NG AI EE bingo (Ref: SB1034)
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes ch, sh, th, ng, ai and ee. The set consists of 4 different phoneme boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letters to pictures.
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes ch, sh, th, ng, ai and ee. The set consists of 4 different phoneme boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letters to pictures.
Phonics bingo: J, Q, V, W, X, Y, Z (Ref: SB735)
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes j, q, v, w, x, y and z. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes j, q, v, w, x, y and z. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
Phonics bingo: G, O, U, L, F, B (Ref: SB533)
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes g, o, u, l, f, and b. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
A set of printable bingo boards and cards using the phonemes g, o, u, l, f, and b. The set consists of 4 different letter boards and 4 different picture boards as well as picture and letter cards. The game can be played by matching pictures to letters, or letter to pictures.
Upper/lowercase bear jigsaws (Ref: SB63)
A fun and colourful set of printable jigsaws where your child can match up the capital letter with its corresponding lowercase equivalent.
A fun and colourful set of printable jigsaws where your child can match up the capital letter with its corresponding lowercase equivalent.
Upper/lowercase clown jigsaws (Ref: SB104)
A fun and colourful set of printable jigsaws where your child can match up the capital letter with its corresponding lowercase equivalent.
A fun and colourful set of printable jigsaws where your child can match up the capital letter with its corresponding lowercase equivalent.
Caterpillar initial sounds (Ref: SB105)
A fun activity where your child can place the correct initial sounds (in circles) over the corresponding pictures on the caterpillars. 5 different printable sheets.
A fun activity where your child can place the correct initial sounds (in circles) over the corresponding pictures on the caterpillars. 5 different printable sheets.
Alphabet playdough mats (Ref: SB214)
26 A4 sheets, one for each alphabet letter. Your child will love forming their own playdough letters on top of the large letter on each sheet.
26 A4 sheets, one for each alphabet letter. Your child will love forming their own playdough letters on top of the large letter on each sheet.
Phoneme picture flash cards (Ref: SB896)
A set of large flash cards (2 per A4 sheet) featuring 54 different sound spellings and simple pictures.
A set of large flash cards (2 per A4 sheet) featuring 54 different sound spellings and simple pictures.
Rhyming word jigsaws (Ref: SB166)
A set of 24 mini-jigsaws where children match up rhyming words with pictures.
A set of 24 mini-
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