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Speak Phonics – Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Extra resources for handwriting, tricky words and awesome display packs!
On this page you will find resources for handwriting, tricky words, alternative pronunciations, display resources and sound sheets. These are all important resources and an integral part of the Speak Phonics scheme.
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- Handwriting
- Tricky Words Overview
- Tricky Words Group 1
- Tricky Words Group 2
- Tricky Words Group 3
- Tricky Words Group 4
- Tricky Words Group 5
- Alternative Pronunciations
- Display Resources
- Sound Sheets
Handwriting
Handwriting is an essential skill learnt and practised at school and at home. It is a vital part of writing. It is very important to have a consistent and progressive approach to handwriting across the school setting.
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A Guide to Handwriting
Our 10 page handwriting guide helps to support you in your teaching of handwriting. Handwriting is an essential skill learnt and practised at school and at home.
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Lower Case Handwriting and Letter Formation Cards
A set of 26 lower case letter formation cards, displaying a letter of the alphabet, along with a starting marker and directional arrow. Each card also contains a prompt for letter formation.
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Lower Case Handwriting Letter Formation Practise
Practise handwriting and letter formations of lower case letters using this set of one page sheets. All 26 letters are displayed and include a starting marker and directional arrow. Children will trace a letter and then practise writing one independently next to it.
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Upper Case Handwriting and Letter Formation Cards
Practise handwriting and letter formations of upper case letters using this one-page sheet. All 26 capital letters are displayed and include a starting marker and directional arrow. Children will trace a letter and then practise writing one independently next to it.
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Upper Case Handwriting Letter Formation Practise
Practise handwriting and letter formations of upper case letters using this one page sheet. All 26 capital letters are displayed and include a starting marker and directional arrow. Children will trace a letter and then practise writing one independently next to it.
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Lower and Upper Case Handwriting Letter Formation Practise
Practise handwriting and letter formations of lower and upper case letters using this one-page sheet. All 26 letters are displayed and include a starting marker and directional arrow. Children will trace both letters.
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Best Handwriting Position Poster and Cards
Encourage children to sit in the best position for handwriting during phonics sessions by using and displaying this poster and cards.
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Pencil Grip Progression Poster
A simple reminder of the progression we should expect to see in pencil grip from age 1 to age 7, explaining the movement, how the pencil is held and a small illustration to show what you would expect to see.
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Upper and Lower Case Letter Formation Descriptions
A simple 2 page document showing the sounds, image and handwriting phrase for all the lower case letters and a formation description for all 26 upper case letter formations.
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Handwriting Characters Practise Sheets
A set of 26 fun activity sheets for the children to use to practise their handwriting and letter formation.
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Handwriting Characters Practise Sheets (Printer Friendly)
A set of 26 fun activity sheets for the children to use to practise their handwriting and letter formation. (black and white version)
Tricky Words
Learning tricky words is an important part of early reading. Teach children to read tricky words with confidence, fluency, and accuracy using our comprehensive range of tricky words resources.
For Tricky Word Intervention resources, head to the Interventions hub.
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Tricky Words Teaching Plan
An overview of the tricky common exception words taught in the SPEAK Phonics scheme, organised into groups to fit in with the Blocks and the timetable for year groups across the school year.
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Tricky Words Assessment
Ask the child to read tricky words from the Tricky Word Assessment or from tricky word cards and highlight on the Tricky Word Individual Child Record when words are known.
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Tricky Word Individual Child Record
Ask the child to read tricky words from the Tricky Word Assessment or from tricky word cards and highlight on the record when words are known.
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Tricky Word Teaching Guide
This 10 page teaching guide sets out what to do when teaching and reading each tricky word.
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Trick Word Cards
Use these 77 double-sided word cards to teach the tricky words from groups 1-5.
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Tricky Words PowerPoint – All Words
Perfect to play on your interactive whiteboard, this PowerPoint displays all the tricky words from groups 1-5, with a simple, interactive animation. Each of the 79 tricky words are played through. The animation allows the children enough time to read the word on the screen before the next one appears.
Group 1
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Teaching Guide Tricky Words in Group 1
Follow this clear guide to systematically teach the 6 tricky words from group 1. Spot the tricky letters and learn how to read the words correctly.
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Tricky Words Group 1 Word Cards
Use these 6 double sided word cards to teach the tricky words from group 1. Tricky letters are identified so that they can be read correctly.
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Practise Writing Tricky Words Group 1
After learning to read the 6 tricky words from group 1, practise writing them using these writing templates. Sheets have guide lines to support letter size.
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Group 1 Tricky Words PowerPoint
Perfect to play on your interactive whiteboard, this PowerPoint displays all the tricky words from group 1, with a simple, interactive animation. Each of the 6 words in group 1 is played 10 times. The animation allows the children enough time to read the word on the screen before the next one appears.
Group 2
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Teaching Guide Tricky Words in Group 2
Follow this clear guide to systematically teach the 13 tricky words from group 2. Spot the tricky letters and learn how to read the words correctly.
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Tricky Words Group 2 Word Cards
Use these 13 double sided word cards to teach the tricky words from group 2. Tricky letters are identified so that they can be read correctly.
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Practise Writing Tricky Words Group 2
After learning to read the 13 tricky words from group 2, practise writing them using these writing templates. Sheets have guide lines to support letter size.
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Group 2 Tricky Words PowerPoint
Perfect to play on your interactive whiteboard, this PowerPoint displays all the tricky words from group 2, with a simple, interactive animation. Each of the 13 words in group 2 is played 10 times. The animation allows the children enough time to read the word on the screen before the next one appears.
Group 3
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Teaching Guide Tricky Words in Group 3
Follow this clear guide to systematically teach the 17 tricky words from group 3. Spot the tricky letters and learn how to read the words correctly.
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Tricky Words Group 3 Word Cards
Use these 17 double sided word cards to teach the tricky words from group 3. Tricky letters are identified so that they can be read correctly.
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Practise Writing Tricky Words Group 3
After learning to the 17 read tricky words from group 3, practise writing them using these writing templates. Sheets have guide lines to support letter size.
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Group 3 Tricky Words PowerPoint
Perfect to play on your interactive whiteboard, this PowerPoint displays all the tricky words from group 3, with a simple, interactive animation. Each of the 17 words in group 3 is played 10 times. The animation allows the children enough time to read the word on the screen before the next one appears.
Group 4
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Teaching Guide Tricky Words in Group 4
Follow this clear guide to systematically teach the 17 tricky words from group 4. Spot the tricky letters and learn how to read the words correctly.
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Tricky Words Group 4 Word Cards
Use these double sided word cards to teach the 17 tricky words from group 4. Tricky letters are identified so that they can be read correctly.
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Practise Writing Tricky Words Group 4
After learning to read the 17 tricky words from group 4, practise writing them using these writing templates. Sheets have guide lines to support letter size.
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Group 4 Tricky Words PowerPoint
Perfect to play on your interactive whiteboard, this PowerPoint displays all the tricky words from group 4, with a simple, interactive animation. Each of the 17 words in group 4 is played 10 times. The animation allows the children enough time to read the word on the screen before the next one appears.
Group 5
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Teaching Guide Tricky Words in Group 5
Follow this clear guide to systematically teach the 24 tricky words from group 5. Spot the tricky letters and learn how to read the words correctly.
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Tricky Words Group 5 Word Cards
Use these double sided word cards to teach the 24 tricky words from group 5. Tricky letters are identified so that they can be read correctly.
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Practise Writing Tricky Words Group 5
After learning to read the 24 tricky words from group 5, practise writing them using these writing templates. Sheets have guide lines to support letter size.
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Group 5 Tricky Words PowerPoint
Perfect to play on your interactive whiteboard, this PowerPoint displays all the tricky words from group 5, with a simple, interactive animation. Each of the 25 words in group 5 is played 10 times. The animation allows the children enough time to read the word on the screen before the next one appears.
Alternative Pronunciations
Alternative Pronunciations Word Cards
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Teaching Alternative Pronunciations
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Display Resources
SPEAK Phonics would not be complete without an amazing range of classroom display resources, we have lots of awesome content on the way so watch this space...
Sound Sheets & Wall Charts
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Sound Mats
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SPEAK Phonics Display Logo
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'Phonics Agents' Display Cut Outs
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Block 1 Wall Frieze
Our wall frieze is a simple way to display all 25 Block 1 initial sounds in your classroom. Each card contains a large image, the Block 1 sound and a stretch or bounce word depending on the sound. With 2 cards per page, they are the perfect size to display around the classroom.
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Block 2 Wall Frieze
Our wall frieze is a simple way to display all 10 Block 2 sounds in your classroom. Each card contains a large image, the Block 2 sound and a matching word using that sound. With 2 cards per page, they are the perfect size to display around the classroom.
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Block 3 Wall Frieze
Our wall frieze is a simple way to display all 14 Block 3 sounds in your classroom. Each card contains a large image, the Block 3 sound and a matching word using that sound. With 2 cards per page, they are the perfect size to display around the classroom.
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Block 4 Wall Frieze
Our wall frieze is a simple way to display all 24 Block 4 sounds in your classroom. Each card contains a large image, the Block 4 sound and a matching word using that sound. With 2 cards per page, they are the perfect size to display around the classroom.
Sound Sheets
Ideal for children to use for reference, the sounds on the all sounds sheet are organised into types of sounds e,g, m, mm, mb. These sheets can be displayed in every classroom to support spelling.
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Block 1 and 2 Sound Sheet
Display sounds from Blocks 1 and 2 used for spelling and writing all on one sheet for children to use as a point of reference.
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Block 3 and 4 Sound Sheet
Display sounds from Blocks 3 and 4 used for spelling and writing all on one sheet for children to use as a point of reference.
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Block 1 Picture Sound Sheet
Our simple A4 mat contains all 25 sounds that you find in Block 1 and displays a matching picture underneath. Great for helping children to identify an initial sound and supporting letter formation.
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Block 2 Picture Sound Sheet
Our simple A4 mat contains all 10 sounds that you find in Block 2 and displays a matching picture underneath. Great for helping children to identify the sound in a word and supporting letter formation and spelling of words containing Block 2 sounds.
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Block 3 Picture Sound Sheet
Our simple A4 mat contains all 14 sounds that you find in Block 3 and displays a matching picture underneath. Great for helping children to identify the sound in a word and supporting letter formation and spelling of words containing Block 3 sounds.
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Block 4 Picture Sound Sheet
Our simple A4 mat contains all 24 sounds that you find in Block 4 and displays a matching picture underneath. Great for helping children to identify the sound in a word and supporting letter formation and spelling of words containing Block 4 sounds.
