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Circle the Digraphs Phonics Worksheet | KS1 Literacy Practice

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Circle the Digraphs Phonics Worksheet | KS1 Literacy Practice

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No of Pages: 2

Age Group: 5-7

About This Resource

Help Your Child Master Digraphs

Learning to read is such an exciting time for children! As they begin to move beyond simple letter sounds, they start to discover that some sounds are made by two letters working together. These are called digraphs. Our "Circle the Digraphs Phonics Worksheet" is designed to help children get comfortable with these special letter combinations in a fun, stress-free way.

This resource is perfect for children in Key Stage 1 who are building their confidence with reading and spelling. Whether you are a teacher looking for a quick classroom activity or a parent supporting home learning, this phonics digraphs worksheet provides a clear and simple way to practise.

What Will Children Practise?

This activity focuses on some of the most common digraphs that children encounter in their early reading journey, such as ch, sh, th, wh, ph, and ng.

By looking at familiar words and identifying the digraphs within them, children learn to spot these patterns more quickly. The worksheet includes helpful pictures to support their understanding, making it easier for them to connect the sounds they hear to the words they see on the page. It is a great way to reinforce what they are learning in their KS1 Literacy Resources lessons.

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How to Use This Worksheet

You can use this phonics digraphs worksheet in a few different ways to keep things interesting:

In the Classroom: Use this as a quick warm-up activity at the start of a phonics lesson. It works well as an independent task while you work with smaller groups, or as a fun challenge to see how many digraphs they can spot in a set time.
At Home: If you are helping your child with their homework, try saying the words out loud together first. Ask them to listen for the special sound before they pick up their pencil to circle it. This helps them link the sound to the letters.
Make it a Game: Once they have finished circling the digraphs, ask them to see if they can think of one more word that uses the same sound. It’s a brilliant way to build their vocabulary alongside their phonics skills.

For more support with early reading and writing, feel free to browse our full collection of KS1 Resources or explore our Year 1 English Activities for more targeted practice.

We hope this resource makes your phonics practice a little bit brighter and easier today!