Santa’s CVC Word Present Hunt Tuff Tray Pack

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Santa’s CVC Word Present Hunt Tuff Tray Pack

Turn festive phonics into an exciting treasure hunt with the Santa’s CVC Word Present Hunt Tuff Tray Pack.
Perfect for early readers, this interactive activity encourages children to search for presents hidden around the tray (or classroom!), decode CVC words and match them to their present checklist—building blending confidence through playful Christmas discovery.

This pack includes:

  • A challenge prompt: “Time to hunt for presents! Can you find all of the CVC words?”
  • A full CVC word checklist for children to colour as they find each word, featuring sets such as hat, tin, cat, cup, hen, pan and bin, rat, mug, rug, jug, tag
  • Three groups of present cards with pictures to support decoding, with Group 3 containing trickier sounds for blending
  • Matching sets of presents with written CVC words for Groups 1, 2 and 3
  • Optional extension suggestion: add fake snow to make the hunt even more magical

Children can search for presents hidden in snow, under tinsel, inside baskets or around the learning environment—creating a highly engaging, movement-rich phonics activity.

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This tuff tray pack supports key EYFS learning outcomes:
Literacy – Word Reading (Phonics)

  • Children practise blending and reading CVC words from simple sets (Group 1) to more challenging sets (Group 3). The matching images support decoding and vocabulary development.

Communication & Language

  • Children discuss clues, name pictures, use phonics terminology and share their findings with peers—building spoken language and confidence.

Physical Development – Gross Motor Skills

  • Hunting for presents encourages movement, coordination and spatial awareness.

Personal, Social & Emotional Development

  • Working together to find and match words fosters cooperation, turn-taking and shared excitement.

Understanding the World

  • The Christmas theme links to familiar traditions and seasonal learning.

Ideal for phonics interventions, continuous provision, guided groups or a festive end-of-term activity, Santa’s CVC Word Present Hunt turns essential early reading practice into a joyful Christmas adventure.

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  • Sandra
    December 15th 2025

    Hi I have signed for free trial but not able to find any free ones to try out can you guide me please
    Sandra

    • Michael Mountford
      STAFF December 15th 2025

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