5 Playful Ways to Practise Sounds at Home ❤️
FREE Phonics Activity Guide for Preschool & Reception
Who says phonics has to mean worksheets and flashcards?
Some of the best opportunities for early learning happen through everyday play!
As part of our Phonics Without the Panic series, I've created this FREE one-page guide packed with simple, playful ways to help your little one explore sounds at home.
No expensive resources. No complicated activities. Just things you've probably already got lying around the house!
What's included?
Five easy activities to try with your little one:
- 🔎 Sound Treasure Hunt – Explore your home and find objects beginning with the same sound.
- ❤️ Post-it Note Hunt – Turn recognising letters and their sounds into a fun game.
- 🌾 Dig for Sounds – Make phonics hands-on with a simple sensory tray.
- 🛁 Bathtime Sounds – Bring sound awareness into everyday routines.
- 🧸 Sound Sorting – Sort familiar objects by the sounds they begin with.
Each activity includes simple instructions and little prompts to help you support your child's learning.
Who is it for?
Perfect for parents and carers of preschool and Reception children, whether they're beginning to notice sounds in words or already learning phonics at school.
Activities can be adapted to suit your child's stage, interests and confidence.
A little reminder ❤️
You don't need to recreate the classroom at home to support your child's learning.
A few minutes of talking, listening, exploring and playing together can offer wonderful opportunities to develop those early literacy skills.
No pressure. No endless worksheets. Just learning through play!
Created by a former primary teacher and English Lead as part of Read, Play, Create's Phonics Without the Panic parent support series.
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