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Omari McQueen – Wordsearch
A simple Year 1 Omari McQueen wordsearch designed for phonics lessons, early finishers or independent learning. Featuring Phase 5 phonetically decodable words, this activity supports reading, spelling, vocabulary development and Black History Month learning.
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Description
Support early literacy development with this engaging Year 1 Omari McQueen wordsearch activity, designed to help children practise reading, spelling and vocabulary skills in a fun and accessible way. Perfect for Black History Month, this resource combines phonics practice with learning about an inspirational young Black entrepreneur.
Children will search for key words linked to Omari McQueen, developing their word recognition, spelling confidence and visual scanning skills. The words have been carefully selected to suit Year 1 learners, with all vocabulary being phonetically decodable using Phase 5 phonics knowledge.
Designed especially for younger learners, this wordsearch includes a small and manageable grid with fewer rows and columns, helping children build confidence while completing the activity. All words appear horizontally and vertically in the forward direction, making it accessible for early readers.
Perfect for phonics lessons, early finishers, independent literacy tasks, morning work or as part of a Black History Month topic, this low-prep resource provides an enjoyable way to reinforce spelling, reading and vocabulary development.
This resource includes:
Omari McQueen themed Year 1 wordsearch
Phase 5 phonics-friendly vocabulary
Simple wordsearch grid suitable for younger learners
Words hidden horizontally and vertically
Ready-to-print worksheet
Perfect for:
Year 1 phonics lessons
Black History Month activities
Early finishers
Literacy activities
Spelling practice
Independent learning
Vocabulary development
Morning work
Homework activities
Learning opportunities:
Develop word recognition skills
Practise reading phonetically decodable words
Reinforce Phase 5 phonics knowledge
Improve spelling confidence
Build vocabulary
Develop concentration and visual scanning skills
Learn about an inspirational young Black role model
A simple and engaging way to combine phonics practice with Black History Month learning, helping children strengthen early reading skills while discovering more about Omari McQueen and his achievements.
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