Kick off your new school year with this engaging Back to School phonics quiz, perfect for KS1 and lower KS2 learners. This interactive literacy activity helps pupils revisit essential CVC words, CVCC words, Tricky Words, and rhyming word recognition in a fun, no-prep format.
This quiz includes four differentiated literacy rounds:
What Can You See? – Picture clues to match with CVC words.
Sound It Out! – Challenge students to decode CVCC words.
Tricky Words Time! – Identify and spell common exception words.
Rhyming Words Fun! – Spot rhyming pairs in short reading challenges.
Ideal for phonics revision, whole-class warm-ups, morning work, or fun homework during the first week of school. This versatile activity supports decoding, spelling, and word recognition in line with the UK National Curriculum.
Suitable for:
KS1 Phonics practice
KS2 lower ability literacy support
EAL learners
SEN interventions
Also includes editable elements so you can tailor tricky word or rhyme sections to your class needs.
Last updated: July 2025 – Now includes an easier version of the Tricky Words round plus teacher answer guide.
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