This 4-page printable resource helps children identify and explore 30 words containing the ‘OO’ sound. It includes examples with different pronunciations of “OO”, such as the sound in book, cook, hood, wood and the sound in broom, bloom, moon, spoon. This supports learners in recognising how the same letter pattern can produce different sounds, a key phonics skill.
Page 1: A full-colour symbol grid featuring all 30 ‘OO’ words using licensed Boardmaker symbols, ideal for visual support and vocabulary building.
Page 2: A black-and-white version of the symbol grid for colouring, word spotting, and extra engagement through scanning and visual memory.
Page 3: A writing activity where children list all the ‘OO’ words they can find, encouraging independent thinking, spelling practice, and word recall.
Page 4: An easy-to-read answer sheet with all 30 words clearly listed, supporting self-checking and adult-guided learning.
This resource is ideal for KS1 and SEND learners to reinforce:
Common and alternative phoneme representations
Sound discrimination (long vs short ‘OO’)
Reading fluency
Spelling strategies
Vocabulary development
Perfect for phonics groups, independent literacy tasks, homework or speech and language support sessions.
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