🔤 Part 1: Spelling Word Practice

This week's focus: Short vowel sounds — a, e, i, o, u

Say each word out loud. Clap the sounds. Then write each word three times.

🎯 Bonus Activity: Circle the Vowel!

Look at each word below. Circle the short vowel in each one.

map    red    big    got    cup

📖 Part 2: Reading Story — "Sam and the Big Red Hat"

Read each sentence carefully. Then answer the questions below.

1. Sam has a big red hat.
2. He puts it on his head.
3. The hat is too big for Sam.
4. It falls down over his eyes.
5. Sam cannot see a thing!
6. His dog Pip runs up to him.
7. Pip tugs the hat off Sam's head.
8. Sam can see again now.
9. He gives Pip a big hug.
10. Sam and Pip sit in the sun.

✏️ Part 3: Dictation Practice

Your teacher will read each sentence aloud. Listen carefully and write what you hear.

⭐ Tip: Say the sounds in each word quietly to yourself before you write!

🎮 Fast Finisher Game: On the back of this sheet, write as many short vowel words as you can in 2 minutes! Try to beat your score next week. 🏆

🔤 Week 2 — Digraphs: sh, ch, th

Focus sounds: sh (shop), ch (chip), th (that)

Say each word. Tap the sounds on your fingers. Write each word three times.

🎯 Sort It! Write each word in the correct column.

Word bank:   thick   shell   chop   then   wish   much

📖 Week 2 Reading Story — "The Shed by the Shop"

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

1. There is a shed by the shop.
2. In the shed lives a cheeky chipmunk.
3. The chipmunk likes to chew on chips.
4. The shop man sees the chipmunk.
5. "That is my shed!" he shouts.
6. The chipmunk stops and looks up.
7. Then it runs behind the shelf.
8. The shop man shakes his head.
9. He puts a chip on the step.
10. The chipmunk and the shop man share the chips.

✏️ Week 2 Dictation

Listen to your teacher. Write the sentences you hear.

🎮 Fast Finisher: Write 5 words that start with sh, 5 with ch, and 5 with th. How many can you find? 🏆

🔤 Week 3 — Magic 'e': a_e, i_e, o_e, u_e

Remember: When a word ends in e, the vowel in the middle says its long name!

Example: cap → cape   |   kit → kite

Write each word three times and underline the magic e.

🎯 Add the Magic 'e'! Change the word.

Add an e to the end. Write the new word and draw a quick picture!

📖 Week 3 Reading Story — "Jake's Kite"

Read the story. Then answer the questions.

1. Jake made a kite at home.
2. It was red and white with a long tail.
3. Jake rode his bike to the park.
4. The sun was bright and the breeze was fine.
5. Jake held the kite up high.
6. The kite flew up into the blue sky.
7. Jake ran and ran with a big smile.
8. His mum sat on the grass and waved.
9. The kite dipped and dived like a bird.
10. Jake had the best time of his life.

✏️ Week 3 Dictation

Listen carefully. Write the sentences your teacher reads to you.

🎮 Fast Finisher: How many magic 'e' words can you write in 2 minutes? Try to beat 10! ⭐

🔤 Week 4 — Vowel Teams: ai, ay, ee, ea

Remember: When two vowels go walking, the first one does the talking!

Examples: rain, play, tree, beach

Write each word three times. Underline the vowel team.

🎯 Match the Vowel Team to the Word!

Draw a line to match each word to its vowel team.

📖 Week 4 Reading Story — "A Day at the Beach"

Read the story. Look for vowel team words as you read!

1. On a sunny day, Mia went to the beach.
2. She could hear the waves and feel the breeze.
3. Mia ran to play in the soft white sand.
4. She found a snail near the rock pool.
5. The snail had a swirly shell on its back.
6. Mia sat under a shady tree to eat.
7. She had a peach and a sweet treat.
8. Then the rain came and the sky went grey.
9. Mia grabbed her bag and ran to the car.
10. She had a great day at the beach!

✏️ Week 4 Dictation

Listen to your teacher. Write the sentences below.

🎮 Fast Finisher: Write a silly sentence using at least 4 vowel team words! 🌟

🔤 Week 5 — Vowel Teams: oa, ow, oo, ue

Focus sounds: oa (boat), ow (snow), oo (moon), ue (blue)

Write each word three times. Underline the vowel team.

🎯 Fill in the Missing Vowel Team!

Choose oa, ow, oo or ue to complete each word.

📖 Week 5 Reading Story — "The Blue Boat"

Read the story. Circle any vowel team words you spot!

1. Tom had a small blue boat.
2. He took it to the pond down the road.
3. The moon was still in the sky that morning.
4. Tom blew on the sail to make it go.
5. The boat floated across the cool water.
6. A frog sat on a stone and watched.
7. The boat hit a root and stopped.
8. Tom used a long stick to free it.
9. The boat floated back with a swoosh.
10. Tom gave a big grin and ran home for toast.

✏️ Week 5 Dictation

Listen carefully. Write what your teacher reads.

🎮 Fast Finisher: Draw and label 5 things that have the oo sound. Can you beat 5? 🌙

🔤 Week 6 — Bossy R! ar, or, er/ir/ur

Remember: When r comes after a vowel, it changes the sound — it's the Bossy R!

Examples: car, fork, bird, burn

Write each word three times. Underline the bossy r pattern.