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Conquer the ‘E long E’ sound in ‘hero’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free E long E word list.

The letter ‘E long E’ sound is a cornerstone in English phonics. It’s that pure, drawn-out E sound you hear in words like ‘be’, ‘she’, and ‘hero’. While seemingly simple, this sound presents a unique challenge for young learners and English Language Learners (ELLs). The letter E can be quite …

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Pattern ‘A-E long A’ sound in ‘cake’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free A-E Long A Sound word list.

Learning to read is an exciting journey filled with discoveries, but it can also present challenges. One common hurdle is understanding the various sounds letters can make. While the letter ‘a’ often produces a short ‘a’ sound, like in ‘ant’, there’s another important sound to master: the long A sound, …

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Explore ‘AY long A’ sound in ‘day’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free AY Long A Sound word list.

The exciting journey of learning to read is filled with discoveries. One key step is understanding how letters make different sounds. While the letter ‘a’ often makes a short A sound, like in ‘man’ and ‘cat’, it can also create a long A sound, as in ‘day’ and ‘play’. Mastering …

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Conquer the rare ‘EA long A’ sound in ‘great’: Download free word list and worksheet

Download free EA Long A Sound word list.

English, a language renowned for its complexities, often presents challenges for both native and non-native speakers. One such hurdle lies in the unpredictable nature of vowel sounds, with the letter ‘a’ being a prime culprit as in the uncommon pattern of ‘EA long A’ sound. Words like ‘great’, ‘break’, and …

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Beginning sound c: Download free worksheets, trace, colour hard and soft c

Beginning sound C

Teach children words with the beginning sound c using these free worksheets. Each worksheet focusses on one sound made with the letter c. Children learn that words with the beginning sound c can be hard and soft. Click the link or image to download worksheets to start tracing and colouring …

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