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This 4-page printable resource helps children explore 30 words containing the “ea” letter pattern, highlighting the different sounds it can make. Examples include:
– Long /ee/ as in jeans, beans, teacher, meal, beak
– Short /e/ as in thread, bread, head
and other sounds such as those found in heart and earth
Children are introduced to both simple and more complex vocabulary through everyday words, food, nature, and people-based themes.
Page 1: Full-colour symbol grid showing all 30 “ea” words with licensed Boardmaker symbols for visual and phonics support.
Page 2: Black-and-white version for colouring, scanning, and interactive searching.
Page 3: Word recording page – children can either write a list of the “ea” words they find or tick them off from a provided list, building phonics, handwriting, and word recognition skills.
Page 4: Cut-and-match activity – children cut out matching colour and black-and-white symbols and sort words into themed groups such as food, people, nature, or objects.
Ideal for KS1 and SEND learners, this resource supports:
• Phonics and vowel pattern recognition
• Understanding of multiple sounds from the same spelling
• Reading, spelling, and writing fluency
• Vocabulary expansion and sorting skills
• Fine motor development through cutting and matching
Perfect for phonics teaching, one to one support and home learning activities.