Goal
Spot target sounds in real text — building the sound-symbol connection in context, where it actually matters.
You'll need
- Phonics "qu" words list
- Phonics "th" words list
- Phonics "sh" words list
How to do it
Choose a sound to focus on — sh, th or qu are great starting points. Say it together. Then open a book and start scanning.
Every time your child spots that sound in a word, they point and say it. Count how many you find on one page — then try another. Use the word lists as a warm-up if they need to see the sound in isolation first.
This one's fast — five minutes is plenty. The value is in connecting the sound to real words in real sentences, not just practice words on a card.
Grab our resources
Print our phonics "qu" words list and phonics "th" words list to get started.
