Funky Phonics

SUNDAY SAVER - New Resource!

Our Aliens and Stars reading games are an engaging way to reinforce phonics skills, utilising words from each phonics screening check since 2012. The versatile picture board is compatible with all word lists, making it a fantastic learning resource.

Designed for two players, the game adds excitement as participants take turns spinning the spinner at the top of the board with a pencil and a paperclip. Landing on an alien means reading the corresponding word from their list, while landing on a star involves reading from the star list. This format not only makes learning fun but also encourages friendly competition.

To keep your experience fresh and aligned with the latest standards, this resource will be updated every year following the release of the phonics screening check. Make learning enjoyable and effective with our Aliens and Stars reading games!

To download, scroll down to the FREE resource section on the link below: https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/phonics-screening

Are you eager to enhance the spelling skills of your students in Years 2, 3, 4, or 5 and 6?

Look no further! Our Spelling Bee Competition Pack is the perfect solution. This comprehensive pack provides everything you need to host an exciting school competition and engage with other schools in a friendly rivalry.

Inside the pack, you'll find:
- An Editable Poster (check out the video for details on which sections can be customised)
- Certificates to celebrate participants
- Curated Word Lists
- Judges' Word Lists with definitions (including a Year 7 list for tie-breakers in Years 5 and 6)
- Clear Competition Rules
- A Timeline to ensure smooth organisation of your event

Transform spelling into an exciting challenge that students will love!

https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/product-page/spelling-bee-competition-pack

Unlock the fun of learning with our ice cream and cone matching cards! This engaging pack features words that utilize sounds from Phases 2 and 3, focusing on sets 1 and 7, along with essential consonant digraphs and vowel sounds from Phase 3.

Perfectly designed for Phase 4, the words include CCVC, CVCC, CCCVC, and CCV structures, as well as exciting polysyllabic words!

Simply cut out the cards to enrich your continuous provision or intervention time.

Transform your phonics sessions with this interactive partner activity where each child receives either a cone or an ice cream, encouraging them to find their perfect match. Make learning enjoyable while reinforcing key phonics skills!

https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/product-page/phase-4-build-an-ice-cream

This pack is an invaluable resource, offering engaging spelling sheets for the sounds and words specified in the Letters and Sounds Document for Phase 3. Please note that names have been excluded for clarity.

What sets these sheets apart is their innovative approach to the look, cover, write, check method. Students will actively engage in their writing practice through a variety of fun techniques, such as joining the dots, rainbow writing, and colourful writing. This not only makes learning enjoyable but also reinforces their memory retention before they cover the words and challenge themselves to write them independently.

Additionally, a cursive version is available to enhance the learning experience further.

https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/product-page/phase-3-sounds-and-words-spelling-sheets-1

This pack is an essential resource for mastering long vowels from Phase 5, including split digraphs. Each book is thoughtfully designed in black and grey to save ink while maintaining clarity. They are provided as individual PDFs for easy access.

**Engaging Activities:**

1. **Super Searcher (Page 2)** - Challenge students to find 10 words featuring the target sound, enhancing their vocabulary skills.

2. **Match It (Page 3)** - Students will read the words and match them to the corresponding pictures, fostering comprehension and visual recognition.

3. **Read It, Write It (Pages 4 & 5)** - This exciting mini board game encourages active participation; players read words aloud and write them when landing on pictures, making learning dynamic.

4. **Monster Mayhem (Page 6)** - A fun activity where students unscramble jumbled words containing the target sound, perfect for reinforcing their spelling skills.

5. **Spelling Sleuth (Page 7)** - Students will colour or circle the correct spelling, giving them the chance to correct misunderstandings by comparing with Phase 3 or 5 for similar sounds.

This pack will make learning enjoyable and effective!

https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/product-page/phase-5-phonic-books

Discover the exciting world of aliens in Funky Phonics! Each alien is uniquely designed to represent specific sounds, and those that share the same sound but have different spellings appear as the same-shaped alien in various colours, clearly marking their sound families. This engaging concept seamlessly carries over from the Phase 3 version.

Every sound is represented by its own alien, each accompanied by six sets of playful underwear—comprising a vest and underpants. The vests showcase real words, while the underpants feature fun nonsense words. For the sounds "ew," "ue," and "u-e," you’ll find three real words for the "oo" sound and three for the "yoo" sound, allowing for versatile use of alien words across the board.

This dynamic resource is designed for open-ended exploration, encouraging creativity and engagement. Here are some compelling ways to make the most of it:

1. **Matching**: Create fun matches between vests or underpants and the corresponding alien that represents the sound!
2. **Pick a Pair**: Challenge learners to pair a vest and underpants with the same sound or link an alien to either piece of underwear.
3. **Sorting**: Empower students to sort words into categories of real and nonsense—enhancing comprehension!
4. **Bingo**: Spice up learning with a Bingo game where students choose a vest or underpants, read the word, and then hold up the matching alien!
5. **Display**: Foster a creative space by setting up a washing line and identifying which underwear belongs to each alien—turning learning into an interactive experience!
6. **Sound Families**: Expand understanding by using this resource with the Phase 3 version to connect aliens with the same sounds and pair different spellings together.

Engage your students with these thrilling activities that blend phonics practice and imaginative fun, making your alien and space themes unforgettable!

https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/product-page/phonics-screening-phase-5-aliens-underwear

SUNDAY SAVER

Unlock the power of phonics with this engaging pack of word cards focused on the "ai" sound family! Designed for fun learning, this activity follows the familiar Trash and Treasure format: real words are collected by the pirate, while pseudo-words are sent to the alien. You can choose to concentrate on one sound or incorporate a variety for a more dynamic experience. Make learning exciting and effective today!

Scroll down to the free resource section on the link below: https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/phonics-screening

This comprehensive pack features engaging spelling sheets for all the Year 1 Common Exception Words, thoughtfully organised by similar spelling patterns to enhance learning.

Our unique approach goes beyond the traditional look, cover, write, check method. Students will enjoy practising their writing through fun activities like joining the dots, rainbow writing, and colourful writing, before confidently covering the words and testing their knowledge. This dynamic method makes learning both enjoyable and effective, ensuring students master their spelling skills!

https://www.funkyphonicsresources.co.uk/product-page/year-1-common-exception-words-spelling-sheets