Digraphs Phonics Worksheets: Letter Sounds and Pictures
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Digraphs Phonics Worksheets: Letter Sounds and Pictures
Helping your child learn to read is such an exciting time. As they move past individual letter sounds, they will start to discover "special sounds" where two letters team up to make one new sound. We call these digraphs.
Our digraphs phonics worksheets are designed to make this step simple and fun. This resource is perfect for children in their early years of primary school who are just starting to blend sounds together to read words.
What are digraphs?
A digraph is simply two letters that work together to make one single sound. For example, when you see the letters 'c' and 'h' together, they don't say /c/ and /h/ separately; they join forces to make the /ch/ sound, like in the word "chair".
This resource focuses on six common digraphs that children often encounter in their early reading:
- ch – chair
- sh – ship
- th – thumb
- wh – whale
- ph – phone
- ng – ring
Each page includes a clear picture and an example word to help your child connect the sound to something they recognise. By using these digraphs phonics worksheets, children can practise spotting these patterns, which helps them become more confident readers and spellers.
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How to use these worksheets
You can use these sheets at home or in the classroom to support your child’s learning. Here are a couple of easy tips:
- Sound it out together: When looking at a picture, say the word slowly. Emphasise the digraph sound at the start or end of the word. Ask your child to "catch" the special sound with their ears.
- Go on a sound hunt: After completing a worksheet, look around the room or in a favourite storybook to see if you can find any other words that use the same digraph. It turns learning into a bit of a game!
If you are looking for more ways to support your child's reading journey, you might find our KS1 Literacy Resources or our EYFS Activities very helpful. You can also browse our Year 1 English Activities for more targeted practice.
Remember, every child learns at their own pace, so keep it light, fun, and full of praise!
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What age is this resource for?
These worksheets are best suited for children aged 4-6 who are beginning to move from single letter sounds to reading words with two-letter combinations.
Q: Do I need to be a teacher to use these?
Not at all! These are designed to be very straightforward so that parents can easily use them at home to support what their child is learning in school.
Q: Why are these sounds called "digraphs"?
It is just a fancy word for "two letters, one sound." You can explain it to your child as two letters holding hands to make a brand-new sound together.
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