What your child practises

Skills: Picture vocabulary.

Hearing the sounds in words, linking sounds to letters and reading simple words with picture support.

What’s included

• 8 problems
• An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
• An on-screen version with instant marking and stars

Age and school year

Made for ages 3–8. That’s Pre-K – Grade 3 in the US, Nursery – Year 4 in England, Nursery 1 – Primary 3 in Nigeria and LKG – Class 3 in India.

How to use it

• Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
• Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
• Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
• Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

1. 1Praise the sounds your child got right, even in a misspelt word – it keeps them willing to have a go.
2. 2Try a few items on screen first, then print the sheet for practice without help.
3. 3Chunky crayons and triangular pencils are easier for small hands to control.