ch (French Origin) – Spelling Wordsearch

Year 3 Wordsearch – ‘ch’ Words with a /sh/ Sound (French Origin) – Differentiated Spelling Activity Help your pupils decode tricky spelling patterns with this Year 3 Differentiated Wordsearch focusing on words of French origin that use ‘ch’ to represent the /sh/ sound. Featuring high-interest and often-mispronounced or misspelled words like chef, machine, brochure, and moustache, this activity supports pupils in developing phonics awareness, vocabulary recognition, and spelling fluency. Perfect for use in SPaG lessons, guided group work, homework, or as an early finisher task, this wordsearch makes learning unusual spelling patterns both accessible and fun. What’s Included? Three levels of challenge to support every learner: ⭐ 1-star: Words appear horizontally or vertically in a forward-facing direction—ideal for learners building confidence with spelling and scanning. ⭐⭐ 2-star: Forward-facing with added distractor letters—great for developing attention to detail and pattern spotting. ⭐⭐⭐ 3-star: Includes words placed backwards and diagonally—perfect for more advanced or confident spellers. Each version includes a follow-up writing activity: using each word in a sentence to reinforce understanding, develop sentence structure, and support vocabulary retention. Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Focuses on tricky ‘ch’ spellings where ‘ch’ makes the /sh/ sound ✔ Builds awareness of spelling exceptions and word origins ✔ Encourages children to apply vocabulary in writing ✔ Differentiated for inclusive classroom use Curriculum Links: This activity supports the Year 3/4 English spelling curriculum by helping children: Recognise common but non-phonetic spelling patterns Learn words of foreign origin with unfamiliar letter-sound relationships Apply target vocabulary in context for comprehension and fluency Whether you’re explicitly teaching French-derived spelling patterns or simply revising tricky words, this ‘ch’ Wordsearch will build learner confidence and spelling