m d g o c k Match letters/pictures, write words

What’s included?

This download includes x2 resources which have been designed to use separately AND together. In total there are x20 pdf sheets, portrait orientation in colour.

What's it for?

This download includes two activities which can be used together. These resources enable learners to use their knowledge of the sounds m d g o c k to match initial sounds (graphemes) with the corresponding picture (resource 1). Once these 'sound/picture' jigsaw puzzles have been completed learners can use their knowledge of Phase 2/3 sounds to write these words (resource 2).

Who’s it for?

This resource set has been designed for early years children, pupils in year one as well as older students needing additional learning support.

Resource Overview

The first resource involves matching two-part 'grapheme/picture' puzzles. There are x10 images for all sounds.

The second resource involves sounding out these words and writing them - using sounds only in Phases 2 and 3 - perfect to practise and reinforce Phase 2/3 sound knowledge. This (second) resource is differentiated with a more and less supported version depending on your learners’ needs - the difficulty level is identified as an icon at the base of each sheet (right side).

Resource 1 Details

'Grapheme/picture' match puzzles

The tick in each jigsaw puzzle picture box (top right) indicates that this image is a word which can be sounded out if learners wanted to write these words (resource 2) - once they have matched all the jigsaw puzzle graphemes and images. The jigsaw puzzle 'shapes' support learners, as if the shapes fit they know they have matched the correct sound (grapheme) and picture. This encourages autonomy in learning, invoking confidence.

How to use it?

An adult prints out ‘Grapheme/picture match puzzles’ sheet onto card and cuts along the dotted lines, including to separate ‘letters/graphemes’ from 'words' and 'pictures'. The set of cut up letters/words/pictures can then be placed on a table top for learners to match as ‘two part’ mini jigsaw puzzles. Each letter only fits the corresponding word and picture.

Pictures included in this set

• c cactus/camel/cards/camper van/coach/corn/cow/crab/cricket/crown

• d daffodil/dart/desk/doctor/dragon/dress/drop/drum/duck/dustpan

• g gift/glass/goat/golf/gorilla/gown/grain/grass/green/groom

• k kangaroo/keg/kestrel/ketchup/kilt/king/kiss/kingfisher/kitchen

• m magnet/man/map/marshmallow/mask/matches/maths/milk/moon/mushroom

• o octagon/October/octopus/off/on/orca/organ/ostrich/otter/ox

Resource 2 Details

Writing words resource

Two differentiated 'writing words' sheets are included. Page 1 provides more support for learners than page 2 as page 1 includes the number of lines to write on - showing how many sounds are in each word. Page 2 has one line for each word.

• Pages 1-2. Learners sound out and write the words for the pictures featured on the sheet, one picture per box.

Red letters/lines (to write on) indicate a ‘tricky’ sound which may be difficult to hear clearly when the word is spoken. E.g. ‘dragon’ is often said as ‘dragun’ with an ‘u’ sound, therefore the 'o' letter is red/there is a red line for where the fifth letter (e) should be written - supporting learners that this sound is 'tricky'. Learners may need help with these (red) letters/sounds.

• Page 3 clearly shows the answers.

Important message…

ANY issues with any of this resource please don’t hesitate to get in touch - we are happy to make changes.