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This 4-page printable resource supports children in identifying and exploring 30 words containing the ‘ie’ spelling. It includes words with both common long “i” sounds (e.g. pie, tie, lie) and long “e” sounds (e.g. thief, chief, field) as well as plural and past tense forms (e.g. berries, tidies, married, studied).
This resource introduces children to a variety of word types including:
• Nouns (e.g. pie, thief, soldier)
• Verbs (e.g. copied, carried, tied)
• Plurals (e.g. berries, cherries, copies)
• Compound and descriptive words (e.g. fried pie, tie-dye)
Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid with all 30 “ie” words using licensed Boardmaker symbols for visual clarity.
Page 2: Black-and-white version for children to colour and visually scan.
Page 3: Writing and search activity – children list all the “ie” words they find, reinforcing spelling and handwriting.
Page 4: Answer sheet – all 30 words clearly listed to allow children to self-check or mark off as they find them.
Children can also cut and match colour and black-and-white symbols, or sort words into groups such as food, people, actions, and things.
Curriculum links:
• Phonics: Recognising different “ie” sound patterns
• Reading and spelling high-frequency and topic-linked words
• Writing and handwriting practice
• Supports vocabulary development through familiar and extended words
Perfect for phonics intervention, group work, home learning, and classroom literacy stations.