Phonics

April 17, 2026 • 6 min read

Phonics word lists: every sound your child needs to practise

Free phonics word lists for every key sound — from CVC words to digraphs and consonant clusters. Help your child practise the patterns that matter most.

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April 16, 2026 • 5 min read

What is segmenting in phonics?

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April 14, 2026 • 5 min read

What is a sight word? (And how is it different from a tricky word?)

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April 13, 2026 • 4 min read

What are sound buttons in phonics?

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April 10, 2026 • 5 min read

What are “special friends” in phonics?

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April 9, 2026 • 5 min read

What is a trigraph in phonics? (+ examples)

What is a trigraph in phonics? A simple guide for UK parents with examples like igh, ear and air — and how to help at home.

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April 7, 2026 • 6 min read

What is a digraph in phonics? (+ examples)

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April 6, 2026 • 6 min read

What are CVC and CVCC words? A guide for parents

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April 3, 2026 • 7 min read

What is a homophone? Examples & tips for kids

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April 2, 2026 • 6 min read

What is a syllable? A guide for parents

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March 31, 2026 • 6 min read

What is oracy? A guide for parents

What is oracy and why does it matter? A parent's guide to spoken language skills and how they support your child's reading.

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