Phonics & Sounds Activities
Practical, playful phonics activities that strengthen letter-sound knowledge, blending, digraphs, and decoding skills at home.
Uppercase-lowercase match
A simple matching game that links uppercase and lowercase letter shapes while children say each sound aloud. Great for building letter recognition and reinforcing the link between sounds and spellings.
Picture-cover reading
Covering pictures helps children focus on decoding the words first. Reveal the image after reading to build confidence and real understanding.
Word-building magic
A hands-on way to build blending and spelling skills. Change one letter at a time, say each word aloud, and turn phonics into play.
Sound of the day
A simple sound hunt that turns everyday life into a phonics game. Spot one focus sound on signs, packaging, and objects all around you.