Using colorful graphics, this presentation explores the use of the ay and ai spelling in words through an interactive quiz. This is a concept that learners in first and second grades may struggle to grasp. A teacher could add more...

These words sound the same but are spelled differently, giving scholars a chance to practice spelling patterns and rhyming words. First they read that the /ai/ vowel sound can be made with three different spellings. Learners label three...

Complete a variety of activities related to the long /a/ sound with a focus on words containing the ai and ay correspondence with your readers. As a class, they recite a tongue twister, then spell different words containing ay and ai...

There are multiple vowels that make the /ai/ sound within words; show your learners three of them in this spelling activity. They look at some examples, then complete three sets of words by adding in the vowels to make this sound. The...

Adorn your walls with these posters to support your pupils as they learn various vowel sounds and digraphs. Each poster includes a focus sound (the ai digraph, for example), a large image paired with a word that demonstrates that sound,...

In this spelling learning exercise, students learn to spell a list of 20 words. All words have the long A sound with: "a", "ai" or "ay". Students write each word one time on the lines. There are additional at-home spelling activities...

After teaching vowel digraphs, reinforce the concept with an activity! Young scholars fish from a pile of 60 cards to match words with the same sound. Featured vowel digraphs include ea, au, aw, ow, oa, ai, ay, and ee.

Individually, letters have their own sounds, but when combined with other letters, those sounds completely change. Introduce letter combinations with a activity that asks learners to search for combinations in familiar words and use oral...

Students practice identifying the "ay" sound. In this sound fluency activity, students view the two letters "ay" on the board and practice repeating the sound. Students identify 12 other letter combination sounds that are written on the...

In this word recognition worksheet, 2nd graders read and write the fourteen given words on the provided lines. Students also complete six fill-in sentences by choosing the appropriate word.

Students state the "ai" long a sound. In this vowel combinations phonics lesson, students say the sound of "ai" when the teacher points to the corresponding letter combination and remain silent when all other letters are highlighted.

Autumn's come early in your classroom! Match leaves with short words to the trees with the correct vowel sounds. A few blank leaves allow you to add your own words to the activity.

Review r-controlled words, open and closed vowels, and dipthongs with a set of classroom posters. Each page features one concept with a colorful illustration, an explanation, and a list of applicable words.

Reading can be as lovely as a walk through the garden! Sets of flowers host words that share long vowel sounds, which kids match to the correct flowerpots.

Spell and read words containing ai and ay. First and second graders identify vowel digraphs in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion on the combinations of letters that comprise digraphs, they practice reading and...

Learners explore phonetics by participating in a letter combination activity with their class. In this word sound lesson, students identify the sound "wh" and discuss words where the sound is utilized. Learners practice repeating words...

Students explore language arts by participating in a word structure activity. For this phonics lesson, students utilize flash cards with specific letters on them which can be combined with other cards to create words. Students practice...

In this long vowel a worksheet, learners look at pictures and fill in the consonants to "a-e" words, and use learning cards to review "ai," "ay," and "ei" words. Students have 21 cards to work with.

The letter a produces so many sounds! Increase your class's awareness of concepts related to reading and spelling. They identify the digraphs /ea/ and /ai/ in spoken language and spelling as a long vowel sound. After a brief discussion,...

Practice decoding au words with your first and second graders. They state the sound of au when the teacher points to the corresponding letter combination, and remain silent when any other letter combination is displayed. Complete...

Students explore language arts by participating in a word sound activity. For this letter combination lesson, students identify the sound made by the letters "ou" and what words contain this sound. Students listen as their teacher...

Students explore language arts by participating in a pronunciation activity. In this word sound lesson, students discuss the sound made by the letters /th/ and identify words where that sound appears. Students participate in a game in...

Students explore phonetics by participating in a pronunciation activity. In this word sound lesson, students discuss the sound "ar" and identify words that commonly use the sound. Students listen to their teacher say words and identify...

Students recognize that some letters stick together.  In this /ch/ instructional activity, students make the ch sound and identify words with that sound.  Students take teacher cues but only pronounce the /ch/sound