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Join Bertha the bus on a joyful journey through the zoo, where phonics meets adventure! This interactive resource invites children to help Bertha find all the animals whose names begin with the same initial phoneme — a delightful way to build early sound awareness while exploring the animal kingdom.

What’s Inside

• Bus Base Board: A vibrant, child-friendly backdrop that sets the scene for Bertha’s zoo adventure.
• Animal Cards: A collection of beautifully illustrated animals, each ready to hop aboard if they match the phoneme of the day.
• Activity Card: Includes thoughtful Step Down and Step Up suggestions to tailor the experience to each child’s developmental stage — perfect for group play or one-on-one learning.

Why Educators Love It

• Supports phonemic awareness in a playful, meaningful context
• Encourages sorting, matching, and verbal reasoning
• Adaptable for varied abilities and learning styles
• Sparks curiosity and conversation about animals and sounds

Whether you’re setting up a literacy-rich area of provision or planning a phonics-focused small group session, Bertha’s phoneme safari is a joyful way to make learning stick — one animal at a time.