A simple sound hunt that turns everyday life into a phonics game. Spot one focus sound on signs, packaging, and objects all around you.
Help your child notice sounds everywhere.
One "focus sound" (like sh or ee) and your house or a walk.
Pick a sound and go on a hunt—can you find objects or words with that sound? Indoors, check food packets or toy boxes; outdoors, look at shop signs or car plates. Say each sound together and celebrate every find.
Stick the sound on a post-it note on the fridge. Every time you spot another word with it, add a tally mark.
Covering pictures helps children focus on decoding the words first. Reveal the image after reading to build confidence and real understanding.
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.
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.