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Beginning Sound Clip Cards – Alphabet Phonics Activity (A–Z)
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Beginning Sound Clip Cards – Alphabet Phonics Activity (A–Z)

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Interactive Early Literacy Resource – Perfect for EYFS, KS1, and SEND Support your children’s phonics journey with this engaging set of Beginning Sound Clip Cards designed to develop letter recognition, initial sound awareness, and fine motor skills in a hands-on way. What’s Included: 26 colourful clip cards (A–Z) Two cards per page Each card features: A large uppercase and lowercase letter in the centre 12 surrounding pictures – children identify 3 that begin with the central letter sound How to Use: Children identify the letter at the centre Look at the surrounding images Find and clip (with clothes pegs) or cover (with counters) the 3 pictures that start with that sound Great for independent work, small groups, or literacy stations Laminate for durability and repeated use Perfect for phonic reinforcement, assessments, or morning tasks Skills Targeted: Initial sound identification Letter-sound correspondence Visual discrimination Fine motor coordination Whether you’re teaching letters and sounds or supporting children who need phonics practice through play, these cards make learning interactive, visual, and fun!
Give Me 5 – Vocabulary Game (10 Themes)
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Give Me 5 – Vocabulary Game (10 Themes)

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Looking for a quick, fun, and educational way to build vocabulary? Give Me 5 is the perfect game to energise your lessons! Great as a warm-up, an end-of-day activity, or for early finishers, this resource encourages creativity, recall, and active language use. What’s Included: 10 themed pages (PDF) – One per topic: The House Animals Plants Sports Means of Transport Food Countries Clothes Senses Letters On each sheet, learners are challenged to list 5 words related to the theme – simple, effective, and engaging! Perfect for: Whole class or small group play Vocabulary reinforcement Independent work stations EAL / ESL learners Fast finishers or filler activities Also available in Spanish! Dame 5 – Juego de Vocabulario (10 Temas)
Etiquetas para la Biblioteca del Aula – Organización por Categorías
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Etiquetas para la Biblioteca del Aula – Organización por Categorías

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Transforma tu rincĂłn de lectura en un espacio ordenado, accesible y atractivo para tus alumnos con estas etiquetas listas para imprimir. Clasifica los libros por temas, gĂ©neros y mĂĄs, facilitando que los niños encuentren los tĂ­tulos que buscan y fomentando la autonomĂ­a lectora. Este recurso incluye etiquetas para: Asignaturas escolares (Ciencias, MatemĂĄticas, Lengua, etc.) Animales (selva, granja, marinos, dinosaurios, etc.) Festividades (Navidad, Halloween, Pascua, etc.) Estaciones del año (primavera, verano, otoño, invierno) GĂ©neros literarios (cuento, poesĂ­a, informaciĂłn, aventuras, etc.) Otros temas comunes en el aula Perfecto para etiquetar cestas, estanterĂ­as o cajas, este recurso te ayudarĂĄ a mantener una biblioteca ordenada que invite a explorar y leer. Diseño visualmente atractivo y adaptado para niños Ideal para plastificar y reutilizar durante todo el curso escolar TambiĂ©n disponible en inglĂ©s: Classroom Library Labels Gracias por echar un vistazo a este recurso. Si te ha resultado Ăștil, por favor dĂ©jame una valoraciĂłn o comentario. ÂĄTu opiniĂłn es muy valiosa!
Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “e” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
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Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “e” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs

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Help your early learners strengthen their phonics skills with this hands-on Beginning Sounds Clip Card Activity focused on CVC words with the short “e” sound. Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource supports children of varying ability levels while promoting fine motor development through the use of clothes pegs. How it works: Each clip card features: A picture of a CVC word with the ending letters provided (e.g. _eg, _en) A missing initial letter, to be completed using the provided button-style initial sound cards Children select the correct beginning sound and clip it to the card using a clothes peg—helping them practice phonics and build pre-writing motor skills at the same time! Colour-Coding System for Easy Differentiation: This visual cue helps children identify patterns and reinforces rhyme recognition What’s Included: A set of clip cards with images and word endings (ed, et) and printable initial sound buttons, colour-coded by word ending Ready to print, cut, laminate, and reuse Perfect for: Phonics practice (beginning sounds) Literacy centers and small groups -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 Home learning and targeted intervention Pre-writing support through fine motor development Differentiation Tips: For lower ability learners: Use a limited set of 4 cards and 4 buttons to reduce cognitive load For higher ability learners: Offer more cards and include distractor initial sound buttons for added challenge Why it works: Reinforces beginning sound recognition and blending Encourages decoding through visual and tactile learning Supports mixed-ability groups with built-in visual scaffolds Enhances hand strength and pencil grip through peg use Additional resources: Clothes Pegs A simple, effective, and engaging way to combine phonics and fine motor development—all in one! Just print, cut, laminate, and you’re ready to go! Notes: If you like this resource, you will enjoy: - CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics & Fine Motor Skills Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “a” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “i” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “o” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “u” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
CVC Word Cards with Short 'i' and Sound Buttons – 32 Real Words
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CVC Word Cards with Short 'i' and Sound Buttons – 32 Real Words

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Support early readers with this set of 32 real CVC word cards focusing on the short ‘i’ vowel sound. Each card includes sound buttons to help learners segment and blend sounds, making this an ideal resource for phonics lessons, literacy centers, and reading intervention groups. This pack is designed to build phonemic awareness and decoding skills using fully decodable consonant-vowel-consonant words containing the short i sound. What’s Included: 32 real CVC words with short i (e.g. bin, dig, lip, rim, sit) Each card features: Sound buttons under each letter to support phonics practice Clean, easy-to-read font for young learners Color-coded borders based on word endings (e.g. -in, -it, -ig), allowing for easy sorting and visual reinforcement Color-Coded by Word Family: Each word ending has a unique border color, helping learners: Group words by sound and spelling pattern Recognize and internalize phonics families Develop confidence in reading and decoding Perfect for: EYFS, Year 1, Year 2, and lower KS2 Phonics groups and interventions Literacy centres or independent activities Home learning or tutoring sessions Reusable and perfect for hands-on phonics games or small group work Make learning to read fun, focused, and phonics-rich with this colourful, sound-button CVC word card pack! If you enjoy this resource, you will enjoy: CVC Word Cards – Short Vowel Bundle (Save 25%) - CVC Word Cards with Short ‘a’ and Sound Buttons – 56 Real Words CVC Word Cards with Short ‘e’ and Sound Buttons – 23 Real Words CVC Word Cards with Short ‘o’ and Sound Buttons – 21 Real Words CVC Word Cards with Short ‘u’ and Sound Buttons – 22 Real Words
CVC Word Puzzles – Short "u" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
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CVC Word Puzzles – Short "u" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images

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Engage early readers with these interactive and visually appealing CVC Word Puzzles focusing on the short “u” sound (e.g. bug, cub, bud, gum, rug). Each puzzle is thoughtfully designed to support phonics learning, word building, and visual recognition. What’s included: A collection of 19 CVC word puzzles with short “u” vowel sounds Each puzzle is split into 3 pieces – one letter per piece (C-V-C) A matching image is split across the puzzle pieces When children arrange the letters in the correct order, the picture forms correctly – providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment Perfect for: Phonics practice Independent or small group literacy centers Early years and KS1 classrooms Home learning and intervention sessions Why it works: Combining phonics with visual problem-solving, this resource helps children: Recognize and spell CVC words Understand letter-sound correspondence Develop fine motor and sequencing skills Build confidence through self-correcting puzzles Print, cut, laminate, and use again and again! Notes: Although there are more CVC words with short “u” sound that could be included, I have selected a set of words that are easier for children to recognize and associate with corresponding pictures. If you like this resource, you will enjoy: CVC Word Puzzle Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics Activities with Images - Save 25% CVC Word Puzzles – Short “a” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “e” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “i” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “o” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
CVC Word Puzzles – Short "i" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
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CVC Word Puzzles – Short "i" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images

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Engage early readers with these interactive and visually appealing CVC Word Puzzles focusing on the short “i” sound (e.g. bin, fig, tin, sit, bit, kit). Each puzzle is thoughtfully designed to support phonics learning, word building, and visual recognition. What’s included: A collection of 23 CVC word puzzles with short “i” vowel sounds Each puzzle is split into 3 pieces – one letter per piece (C-V-C) A matching image is split across the puzzle pieces When children arrange the letters in the correct order, the picture forms correctly – providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment Perfect for: Phonics practice Independent or small group literacy centers Early years and KS1 classrooms Home learning and intervention sessions Why it works: Combining phonics with visual problem-solving, this resource helps children: Recognize and spell CVC words Understand letter-sound correspondence Develop fine motor and sequencing skills Build confidence through self-correcting puzzles Print, cut, laminate, and use again and again! Notes: Although there are more CVC words with short “i” sound that could be included, I have selected a set of words that are easier for children to recognize and associate with corresponding pictures. If you like this resource, you might like: CVC Word Puzzle Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics Activities with Images - Save 25% CVC Word Puzzles – Short “a” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “e” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “o” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “u” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
CVC Word Puzzles – Short "e" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
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CVC Word Puzzles – Short "e" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images

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Engage early readers with these interactive and visually appealing CVC Word Puzzles focusing on the short “e” sound (e.g. bed, net, ten, leg, men, peg). Each puzzle is thoughtfully designed to support phonics learning, word building, and visual recognition. What’s included: A collection of 15 CVC word puzzles with short “e” vowel sounds Each puzzle is split into 3 pieces – one letter per piece (C-V-C) A matching image is split across the puzzle pieces When children arrange the letters in the correct order, the picture forms correctly – providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment Perfect for: Phonics practice Independent or small group literacy centers Early years and KS1 classrooms Home learning and intervention sessions Why it works: Combining phonics with visual problem-solving, this resource helps children: Recognize and spell CVC words Understand letter-sound correspondence Develop fine motor and sequencing skills Build confidence through self-correcting puzzles Print, cut, laminate, and use again and again! Notes: Although there are more CVC words with short “e” sound that could be included, I have selected a set of words that are easier for children to recognize and associate with corresponding pictures. If you like this resource, you might like: CVC Word Puzzle Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics Activities with Images - Save 25% CVC Word Puzzles – Short “a” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “i” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “o” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “u” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
CVC Word Puzzles – Short "o" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
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CVC Word Puzzles – Short "o" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images

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Engage early readers with these interactive and visually appealing CVC Word Puzzles focusing on the short “o” sound (e.g. dog, fog, log, hog, mop, dot). Each puzzle is thoughtfully designed to support phonics learning, word building, and visual recognition. What’s included: A collection of 21 CVC word puzzles with short “o” vowel sounds Each puzzle is split into 3 pieces – one letter per piece (C-V-C) A matching image is split across the puzzle pieces When children arrange the letters in the correct order, the picture forms correctly – providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment Perfect for: Phonics practice Independent or small group literacy centers Early years and KS1 classrooms Home learning and intervention sessions Why it works: Combining phonics with visual problem-solving, this resource helps children: Recognize and spell CVC words Understand letter-sound correspondence Develop fine motor and sequencing skills Build confidence through self-correcting puzzles Print, cut, laminate, and use again and again! Notes: Although there are more CVC words with short “o” sound that could be included, I have selected a set of words that are easier for children to recognize and associate with corresponding pictures. If you like this resource, you might like: CVC Word Puzzle Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics Activities with Images - Save 25% CVC Word Puzzles – Short “a” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “e” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “i” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “u” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
CVC Word Puzzles – Short "a" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
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CVC Word Puzzles – Short "a" Sound | Phonics Activity with Images

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Engage early readers with these interactive and visually appealing CVC Word Puzzles focusing on the short “a” sound (e.g. cat, hat, bat, mat, jam, bag). Each puzzle is thoughtfully designed to support phonics learning, word building, and visual recognition. What’s included: A collection of 44 CVC word puzzles with short “a” vowel sounds Each puzzle is split into 3 pieces – one letter per piece (C-V-C) A matching image is split across the puzzle pieces When children arrange the letters in the correct order, the picture forms correctly – providing instant feedback and a sense of accomplishment Perfect for: Phonics practice Independent or small group literacy centers Early years and KS1 classrooms Home learning and intervention sessions Why it works: Combining phonics with visual problem-solving, this resource helps children: Recognize and spell CVC words Understand letter-sound correspondence Develop fine motor and sequencing skills Build confidence through self-correcting puzzles Print, cut, laminate, and use again and again! Notes: Although there are more CVC words with short “a” sound that could be included, I have selected a set of words that are easier for children to recognize and associate with corresponding pictures If you like this resource, you might like: CVC Word Puzzle Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics Activities with Images - Save 25% CVC Word Puzzles – Short “e” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “i” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “o” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images CVC Word Puzzles – Short “u” Sound | Phonics Activity with Images
CVC Word Puzzle Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics Activities with Images
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CVC Word Puzzle Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics Activities with Images

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Support early readers with this complete CVC Word Puzzle Bundle, featuring 5 interactive resources that each focus on a different short vowel sound. Designed to build confidence in decoding and spelling, these hands-on puzzles combine phonics practice with visual problem-solving to create a truly engaging learning experience. Each individual pack includes: CVC word puzzles centered on one short vowel sound Split-image puzzles: each puzzle is divided into 3 pieces (one for each letter – C-V-C), and the matching image is also split across the pieces Self-correcting design – when the letters are in the correct order, the image forms correctly, offering instant visual feedback Short vowels included in the bundle: Short “a” (e.g. cat, map, jam) Short “e” (e.g. bed, net, hen) Short “i” (e.g. pin, sit, wig) Short “o” (e.g. dog, log, mop) Short “u” (e.g. sun, cup, bug) Perfect for: Phonics practice and CVC word recognition Independent or small group literacy centers EYFS, Reception, and KS1 classrooms Home learning and targeted interventions Why it works: Reinforces letter-sound correspondence Encourages spelling through word building Supports fine motor and sequencing skills Offers visual reinforcement and self-checking Just print, cut, laminate, and use again and again! Note: Each vowel set includes carefully selected CVC words that are both age-appropriate and easily matched to clear, child-friendly images. Save 25% with this bundle compared to purchasing each resource individually!
CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics & Fine Motor Skills
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CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics & Fine Motor Skills

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Make phonics fun, hands-on, and engaging with this CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle! This collection includes five individual sets, each focusing on a different short vowel sound—short a, e, i, o, and u—designed to support early readers in developing phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and fine motor strength. How It Works: Each clip card displays: -An image representing a CVC word The ending letters of the word (e.g. _at, _et, _ig) A missing initial sound, which children select from the included button-style beginning sound cards Using clothes pegs, learners clip the correct beginning sound to complete the word—developing phonics skills while strengthening pre-writing muscles. Colour-Coded for Easy Differentiation: Each word family (e.g. –at, –an, –op) is colour-coded to support rhyme recognition and pattern matching This visual scaffold helps children identify similar endings and sort sounds with greater independence What’s Included in the Bundle: 5 complete sets of clip cards with vivid illustrations and CVC word endings Printable initial sound buttons, colour-coded by word family All files are ready to print, cut, laminate, and use—perfect for repeated practice. Ideal For: Phonics practice (beginning sounds and blending) Literacy centres and small group instruction EYFS, Reception, and KS1 classrooms Home learning and targeted intervention Fine motor development through peg-based activity Differentiation Tips: For lower ability learners: Use a smaller set of cards and only the necessary buttons to limit overwhelm For higher ability learners: Add more cards and include extra/distractor sounds to increase challenge Why This Bundle Works: Builds confidence in identifying and blending beginning sounds Engages learners through tactile and visual learning Encourages independence with colour-coded visual support Strengthens grip and hand coordination to support early writing A simple, effective, and reusable resource that combines phonics and motor skills—all in one engaging activity! Print, peg, and play your way to confident early readers. Save 25% with this value-packed bundle!
Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “a” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
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Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “a” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs

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Help your early learners strengthen their phonics skills with this hands-on Beginning Sounds Clip Card Activity focused on CVC words with the short “a” sound. Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource supports children of varying ability levels while promoting fine motor development through the use of clothes pegs. How it works: Each clip card features: A picture of a CVC word with the ending letters provided (e.g. _at, _an) A missing initial letter, to be completed using the provided button-style initial sound cards Children select the correct beginning sound and clip it to the card using a clothes peg—helping them practice phonics and build pre-writing motor skills at the same time! Colour-Coding System for Easy Differentiation: This visual cue helps children identify patterns and reinforces rhyme recognition What’s Included: A set of clip cards with images and word endings (at, an) and printable initial sound buttons, colour-coded by word ending Ready to print, cut, laminate, and reuse Perfect for: Phonics practice (beginning sounds) Literacy centers and small groups -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 Home learning and targeted intervention Pre-writing support through fine motor development Differentiation Tips: For lower ability learners: Use a limited set of 4 cards and 4 buttons to reduce cognitive load For higher ability learners: Offer more cards and include distractor initial sound buttons for added challenge Why it works: Reinforces beginning sound recognition and blending Encourages decoding through visual and tactile learning Supports mixed-ability groups with built-in visual scaffolds Enhances hand strength and pencil grip through peg use Additional resources: Clothes Pegs A simple, effective, and engaging way to combine phonics and fine motor development—all in one! Just print, cut, laminate, and you’re ready to go! Notes: If you like this resource, you will enjoy: - CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics & Fine Motor Skills Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “e” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “i” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “o” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “u” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “i” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
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Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “i” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs

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Help your early learners strengthen their phonics skills with this hands-on Beginning Sounds Clip Card Activity focused on CVC words with the short “i” sound. Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource supports children of varying ability levels while promoting fine motor development through the use of clothes pegs. How it works: Each clip card features: A picture of a CVC word with the ending letters provided (e.g. _ib, _id) A missing initial letter, to be completed using the provided button-style initial sound cards Children select the correct beginning sound and clip it to the card using a clothes peg—helping them practice phonics and build pre-writing motor skills at the same time! Colour-Coding System for Easy Differentiation: This visual cue helps children identify patterns and reinforces rhyme recognition What’s Included: A set of clip cards with images and word endings (ig, ip) and printable initial sound buttons, colour-coded by word ending Ready to print, cut, laminate, and reuse Perfect for: Phonics practice (beginning sounds) Literacy centers and small groups -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 Home learning and targeted intervention Pre-writing support through fine motor development Differentiation Tips: For lower ability learners: Use a limited set of 4 cards and 4 buttons to reduce cognitive load For higher ability learners: Offer more cards and include distractor initial sound buttons for added challenge Why it works: Reinforces beginning sound recognition and blending Encourages decoding through visual and tactile learning Supports mixed-ability groups with built-in visual scaffolds Enhances hand strength and pencil grip through peg use Additional resources: Clothes Pegs A simple, effective, and engaging way to combine phonics and fine motor development—all in one! Just print, cut, laminate, and you’re ready to go! Notes: If you like this resource, you will enjoy: - CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics & Fine Motor Skills Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “a” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “e” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “o” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “u” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “u” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
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Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “u” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs

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Help your early learners strengthen their phonics skills with this hands-on Beginning Sounds Clip Card Activity focused on CVC words with the short “u” sound. Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource supports children of varying ability levels while promoting fine motor development through the use of clothes pegs. How it works: Each clip card features: A picture of a CVC word with the ending letters provided (e.g. _ud, _ug) A missing initial letter, to be completed using the provided button-style initial sound cards Children select the correct beginning sound and clip it to the card using a clothes peg—helping them practice phonics and build pre-writing motor skills at the same time! Colour-Coding System for Easy Differentiation: This visual cue helps children identify patterns and reinforces rhyme recognition What’s Included: A set of clip cards with images and word endings (ub, un) and printable initial sound buttons, colour-coded by word ending Ready to print, cut, laminate, and reuse Perfect for: Phonics practice (beginning sounds) Literacy centers and small groups -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 Home learning and targeted intervention Pre-writing support through fine motor development Differentiation Tips: For lower ability learners: Use a limited set of 4 cards and 4 buttons to reduce cognitive load For higher ability learners: Offer more cards and include distractor initial sound buttons for added challenge Why it works: Reinforces beginning sound recognition and blending Encourages decoding through visual and tactile learning Supports mixed-ability groups with built-in visual scaffolds Enhances hand strength and pencil grip through peg use Additional resources: Clothes Pegs A simple, effective, and engaging way to combine phonics and fine motor development—all in one! Just print, cut, laminate, and you’re ready to go! Notes: If you like this resource, you will enjoy: - CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics & Fine Motor Skills Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “a” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “e” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “i” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “o” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “o” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
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Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “o” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs

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Help your early learners strengthen their phonics skills with this hands-on Beginning Sounds Clip Card Activity focused on CVC words with the short “o” sound. Designed with differentiation in mind, this resource supports children of varying ability levels while promoting fine motor development through the use of clothes pegs. How it works: Each clip card features: A picture of a CVC word with the ending letters provided (e.g. _op, _ot) A missing initial letter, to be completed using the provided button-style initial sound cards Children select the correct beginning sound and clip it to the card using a clothes peg—helping them practice phonics and build pre-writing motor skills at the same time! Colour-Coding System for Easy Differentiation: This visual cue helps children identify patterns and reinforces rhyme recognition What’s Included: A set of clip cards with images and word endings (og, op) and printable initial sound buttons, colour-coded by word ending Ready to print, cut, laminate, and reuse Perfect for: Phonics practice (beginning sounds) Literacy centers and small groups -EYFS, Reception, and KS1 Home learning and targeted intervention Pre-writing support through fine motor development Differentiation Tips: For lower ability learners: Use a limited set of 4 cards and 4 buttons to reduce cognitive load For higher ability learners: Offer more cards and include distractor initial sound buttons for added challenge Why it works: Reinforces beginning sound recognition and blending Encourages decoding through visual and tactile learning Supports mixed-ability groups with built-in visual scaffolds Enhances hand strength and pencil grip through peg use Additional resources: Clothes Pegs A simple, effective, and engaging way to combine phonics and fine motor development—all in one! Just print, cut, laminate, and you’re ready to go! Notes: If you like this resource, you will enjoy: - CVC Beginning Sounds Clip Card Bundle – Short Vowels (a, e, i, o, u) | Phonics & Fine Motor Skills Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “a” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “e” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “i” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs Beginning Sounds Clip Cards – Short “u” CVC Words | Phonics Activity with Pegs
Homographs – Anchor Chart for KS2 Literacy
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Homographs – Anchor Chart for KS2 Literacy

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Clarify tricky grammar concepts with this visually engaging anchor chart on homographs, designed to support KS2 learners. This printable PDF makes it easy for students to understand and differentiate words that are spelled the same but have different meanings or pronunciations. This pack includes: PDF document (anchor chart ready to print) Perfect for classroom display, reading corners, or grammar reference walls. Use it during literacy lessons, small-group instruction, or independent work as a go-to visual aid. Also available in Spanish: Homógrafos – Póster educativo para el aula Thanks for checking out this resource! If you find it useful, please rate it and leave a comment—your feedback is truly appreciated.
Capitalize Your MINTS – Anchor Chart (Capital Letters Rule)
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Capitalize Your MINTS – Anchor Chart (Capital Letters Rule)

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Help your students master capital letter rules with this colourful and easy-to-follow “Capitalize Your MINTS” anchor chart! Ideal for KS1 and KS2, this visual aid is a great addition to your classroom display or literacy toolkit, reinforcing when to use capital letters in writing. Contents: English grammar KS1 & KS2 Capital letters Writing conventions This pack includes: PDF document – ready-to-print anchor chart Great for working walls, writing folders, or whole-class instruction. Thank you for checking out this resource! If you find it helpful, please leave a rating or comment—your feedback means a lot!
Word of the Day Template – Daily Word Discovery Activity
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Word of the Day Template – Daily Word Discovery Activity

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This engaging Word of the Day template is designed to support vocabulary development and language exploration in a fun, structured, and meaningful way. Ideal for use as a morning starter, lesson opener, or part of your daily literacy routine, this resource encourages children to explore the richness of the English language—one word at a time! Contents: New vocabulary words Word type (noun, verb, adjective, etc.) Sentence example Synonyms Word origin / etymology Fun fact or curiosity Visual representation Daily Word Discovery English / Literacy focus This pack includes: PDF file with a completed example Editable PowerPoint (.pptx) file Google Slides link for easy digital use (remember to click “Make a copy” before editing) How to use it: Each day, introduce a new word using the template. The slide includes: The word of the day Its grammatical type A model sentence A fun fact or interesting detail A related image A list of synonyms The etymology or origin of the word Encourage students to: Create their own sentences using the new word Identify other contexts where the word could be used Participate in a class discussion around the word’s meaning and use The template is perfect for linking vocabulary to cross-curricular topics, helping students see how language connects with their wider learning. Thanks for checking out this resource! If you find it useful, please rate and leave a comment. Your feedback supports other teachers and helps improve future resources. Thank you!
CVC Short 'i' Vowel Matching Cards – Picture & Word Matching Activity
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CVC Short 'i' Vowel Matching Cards – Picture & Word Matching Activity

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This interactive PDF resource is designed to help young learners practise reading and identifying CVC words with the short ‘i’ vowel sound (e.g., bin, fit, lid). The activity supports phonics development by encouraging children to match each picture to the correct word card. Each card includes: A CVC word with sound buttons to support decoding A square space to place or attach the matching picture Colour-coded borders to group words with the same ending (e.g., -ig, -it, etc.), helping reinforce word families and visual patterns Skill Focus: Phonemic awareness – segmenting and blending CVC words Sound-letter correspondence – recognising individual phonemes in written words Word family recognition – identifying and grouping words with common endings Vocabulary building – associating words with corresponding images Fine motor skills – cutting, sticking, and handling small cards How to Use: Laminate the cards for durability and repeated use Use Blue Tack to stick pictures on the matching word squares – great for tuff tray setups, small group work, or even wall displays Alternatively, children can practise their cutting and sticking skills by trimming the pictures and gluing them onto the correct card This flexible, hands-on activity is ideal for EYFS, KS1, or ESL learners working on early reading skills and phonemic awareness.