ei – Spelling Practice

Year 4 Spelling Practice – ‘ei’ for the /eɪ/ Sound Support your Year 4 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 Year4 National Curriculum, this resource makes tricky spellings easier to grasp and remember through structured, visual learning.