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Phonics Sound Sorting Activity â Fill the Jar Cut and Stick | Phase 3 Digraphs & Trigraphs
Engage young readers with this handsâon PhaseâŻ3 Phonics Sound Sorting resourceâperfect for EYFS and KS1 phonics lessons! Designed to support the Letters and Sounds PhaseâŻ3 curriculum, this cutâandâstick activity helps children practise digraphs, trigraphs, phoneme segmentation, and grapheme recognition in a fun, interactive way.
Resource Overview:
5 sorting sheets featuring 3 labelled jars per page, each targeting key PhaseâŻ3 sounds .
Matching picture pages: say each word, segment its sounds, then cut and stick the image into the correct jarâreinforcing accurate soundâpicture correspondence
Blank template sheet to create your own custom sound jars for tailored phonics practice
Key Benefits:
Focused PhaseâŻ3 practiceâideal for consolidating digraphs and trigraphs
Cut and stick format builds fine motor skills alongside phonics mastery
Promotes independent learning and selfâassessment as pupils sort and check their work
Versatile use in wholeâclass lessons, smallâgroup interventions, literacy centres, or home learning packs
Why Youâll Love It:
Highly engaging âFill the Jarâ theme keeps children motivated
Easy to differentiateâuse fewer sounds for beginners or the blank sheet for extension activities
Printâready A4 PDF ensures crisp, clear printouts on any standard printer
Perfect for Reception, YearâŻ1, phonics interventions, and early literacy centresâboost your pupilsâ confidence and fluency with this PhaseâŻ3 Phonics Sound Sorting resource!

Tricky Waves â Tricky Word Practice for Phases 2, 3 & 4 â Handwriting & Writing Activity
Support tricky word recognition and handwriting with these engaging âTricky Wavesâ practice sheets perfect for EYFS and KS1 learners working on Phases 2, 3 & 4 tricky words.
This printable literacy activity helps children trace, copy, and write tricky words in a fun wave format, encouraging repetition, spelling, and fine motor development. Ideal for daily tricky word practice or phonics interventions.
Whatâs Included:
4 âTricky Wavesâ writing sheets covering Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4 tricky words
Each sheet features 8 tricky words to trace, copy and fill in a wave shape
Great for using with felt tips, gel pens, or coloured pencils for added engagement
Encourages early handwriting, tricky word recognition, and spelling skills
Help your learners master tricky words from Phases 2, 3, and 4 with this easy-to-use writing and phonics activity. Simply print and go!

Bee Phonics Digraph Hunt Phase 3 Sound Sorting Activity with Hive Cards & Record Sheet
Bee Phonics Digraph Hunt Phase 3 Sound Sorting with Hive Cards & Record Sheet
Bring phonics to life with this fun bee-themed word hunt, perfect for reinforcing Phase 3 digraphs through active learning!
This engaging phonics hunt activity includes 14 bee hives with phonic images that represent key Phase 3 digraphs, designed to help children practise sound sorting in a playful and memorable way. Simply hide the bee hives, hand out the bee-themed record sheets, and let learners go on a phonics treasure hunt!
Whatâs Included:
14 colourful bee hive cards featuring images linked to Phase 3 digraphs
A printable bee-themed record sheet for pupils to write or match the digraphs
Ideal for small group work, phonics interventions, or outdoor sound hunts
Perfect For:
EYFS & KS1 Phonics Lessons
Sound sorting activities
Phase 3 phonics practice
Fun bee-themed word hunts
Indoor or outdoor learning

Phonics Read and Colour Worksheets â CVC, CCVC & CVCC Word Practice (Phase 2 & 3)
Support early readers with this engaging Phonics Read and Colour Worksheets Pack!
This resource includes 10 printable worksheets designed to practise Phase 2 and Phase 3 phonics, featuring a mix of CVC, CCVC and CVCC words. Children will read decodable words and colour matching pictures, combining phonics, comprehension, and fine motor skills in one fun activity.
Perfect for EYFS, Reception, and Year 1, these phonics worksheets are ideal for whole-class teaching, small group interventions, early finishers, or home learning. A great addition to your phonics teaching resources.
Includes:
10 worksheets
CVC, CCVC & CVCC word focus
Covers Phase 2 & Phase 3 phonics
Print-and-go format â no prep required!

I Spy Ocean â World Ocean Day Writing & Counting Activity | I spy ... Ocean
I Spy Ocean â World Ocean Day Writing & Counting Activity for EYFS & KS1
Celebrate World Ocean Day with this engaging I Spy Ocean writing and counting activity designed especially for EYFS and KS1 learners. This resource includes 3 detailed I Spy Ocean writing sheets filled with colourful sea creatures and ocean-themed objects for children to spot, count, and write about.
Each sheet challenges children to use their observation and counting skills as they find items like fish, starfish, shells, and turtles in busy ocean scenes. The pack also includes printable I Spy picture prompt discs to support early learners in identifying objects, plus a table sign to set up an inviting activity station for your classroom.
Perfect for use as a World Ocean Day activity, summer topic work, or to enhance literacy and maths provision in EYFS and KS1, this resource develops early writing, number recognition, and vocabulary related to the ocean theme. Children will love the fun and interactive nature of this I Spy Ocean writing activity while building important counting and observation skills.
Whatâs included:
3 x I Spy Ocean writing sheets
Printable I Spy picture prompt discs
Classroom table sign
Ideal for:
EYFS and KS1 literacy activities
Counting activities and number work
World Ocean Day themed lessons
Ocean and summer topics
Independent and group work
Boost your classroom provision with this fun, hands-on I Spy Ocean writing and counting activity â perfect for encouraging early learners to explore, count, and write about the wonderful ocean world!

Phonics Bees â Read & Draw Phonics Activity
Help EYFS and KS1 children practise phonics with this engaging Phonics Bees Read & Draw activity! This bee-themed resource includes two sets of printable materials: bee discs featuring phonics words for children to read, and heart-shaped cards that show the word at the bottom with space for children to draw a picture to match.
Children read the phonics words on the bee discs, then use the hearts to develop comprehension and creativity by drawing images linked to the words. This hands-on activity supports sound recognition, blending, vocabulary building, and fine motor skills.
Perfect for use in phonics stations, small groups, or independent learning, this resource is ideal for learners working through Phase 2 to Phase 4 phonics. The bee discs and hearts are printed on sheets for easy classroom organisation.
Includes:
Printable bee discs with phonics words to read aloud
Heart-shaped cards with the phonics word and drawing space
A simple, clear table mat with instructions
Make phonics practice fun and interactive with this charming bee-themed read and draw phonics resourceâgreat for EYFS and KS1 classrooms!

What Can You See? â Early Years Caption Writing with Animals | EYFS Phase 2â3 Phonics
What Can You See? â Early Years Caption Writing with Animals | EYFS Phase 2â3 Phonics
Support your childrenâs caption writing and early sentence building skills with this engaging and visually appealing resource! Perfect for EYFS and KS1, this activity encourages children to look at the animal picture, identify what they can see, and write a simple Phase 2 or Phase 3 phonics sentence such as âa chick on grassâ or âthe yellow duck.â
This set includes a range of animals and scenes designed to prompt writing using Phase 2 & 3 decodable words, including:
chick, duck, squirrel, turtle, rabbit, dog, cat, ladybug, pond, grass, ball, leaf, sky
Children can be stretched by writing more descriptive sentences such as:
âThe fluffy cat is on the windowâ or âA squirrel on the branch.â
Whatâs Included:
6 full-colour animal image sheets (1 animal per sheet)
table sign and camera cut outs
Ideal for whole-class, small group, or writing table activities
Perfect for caption writing, sentence starters, and phonics application
Matches Phase 2â3 tricky words and decodable vocabulary
Links to the âWhat Can You See?â question stem used in early years classrooms
Ideal for:
EYFS phonics practice
Phase 2 and Phase 3 writing
Early sentence construction
Descriptive writing prompts
Continuous provision or literacy stations

Ocean Writing Mind Maps â Ocean Maps with Discs & Table Sign World Ocean Day
Ocean Mind Map Writing with discs and table sign.
This fun and engaging Ocean Mind Map Writing activity includes an ocean-themed mind map, a set of discs, and a table sign. Perfect for supporting sentence writing and idea generation during your ocean topic in EYFS and KS1.
Great for literacy areas, World Ocean Day ,writing prompts, and encouraging independent work .
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Ultimate Under the Sea Bundle â Ocean Topic Activities for EYFS & KS1 | World Ocean Day
Ultimate Under the Sea Bundle â A lovely collection of resources to support your under the sea topic in EYFS and KS1.
This Under the Sea Bundle is packed with engaging, hands-on activities to bring your ocean topic to life! Perfect for Early Years and Key Stage 1, this bundle includes a variety of printable resources designed to support writing, art, and phonics â all with a fun and educational under the sea theme.
World Ocean Day