ei – Spelling Practice

Year 3 Spelling Practice – ‘ei’ for the /eɪ/ Sound Support your Year 3 pupils in confidently spelling words with the /eɪ/ sound using the ‘ei’ spelling pattern. This targeted spelling worksheet introduces high-frequency ‘ei’ and ‘eigh’ words and offers children the chance to practise spelling through visual prompts and phonics awareness. The activity includes the following words: vein rein weight weigh eight veil Pupils are instructed to: Read the words Cover them Write the correct spelling under the corresponding picture Underline the key spelling focus in each word The resource includes a clear spelling tip: “Words with the /eɪ/ sound spelt ei, eigh, (or ey —see separate spelling poster).” This engaging worksheet links sound to spelling, reinforces tricky grapheme-phoneme relationships, and encourages visual and independent learning. Perfect for: Phonics and spelling lessons Vocabulary reinforcement Homework or spelling interventions Learners who benefit from visual clues and structured repetition What’s included: One printable worksheet featuring six key ‘ei’ and ‘eigh’ words Picture prompts to aid decoding and recall Spelling focus rule clearly explained Aligned with the Year 3 National Curriculum, this resource makes tricky spellings easier to grasp and remember through structured, visual learning.