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This 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words that contain the ‘ai’ sound, highlighting a variety of common spelling patterns. It includes:
– Words with “ai” as in sail, jail and mail
– Words with “air” as in hair, chair, fair
– Words with “ain” as in mountain, paintbrush and draining
Learners are exposed to both simple and compound words, helping them understand how the same sound can appear in different letter combinations and word types.
Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid featuring all 30 “ai” sound words, clearly illustrated with licensed Boardmaker symbols for visual support and phonics reinforcement.
Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring, word spotting, and visual scanning.
Page 3: Writing activity – children write a list of all the “ai” sound words they find, supporting spelling, word recognition, and handwriting practice. Pictures and words can be cut and matched.
Page 4: Clear answer sheet listing all 30 words for self-checking and guided teaching.
Perfect for KS1 and SEND learners, this resource supports:
• Phonics and sound pattern recognition
• Differentiation of “ai”, “air”, and “ain” spelling patterns
• Reading, vocabulary development, and spelling strategies
• Engagement with familiar and compound words