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Oprah Winfrey – Wordsearch

A simple Year 1 Oprah Winfrey 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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Support early literacy development with this engaging Year 1 Oprah Winfrey 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 Black woman and influential role model. Children will search for key words linked to Oprah Winfrey, 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 features a small and manageable grid with fewer rows and columns, helping children feel confident and successful while completing the activity. All words appear horizontally and vertically in the forward direction, making it suitable for early readers. Perfect for phonics lessons, early finishers, independent literacy activities, morning work or as part of a Black History Month topic, this low-prep resource provides an enjoyable way to reinforce reading, spelling and vocabulary development. This resource includes: Oprah Winfrey 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 Black role model A simple and engaging way to combine phonics practice with Black History Month learning, helping children strengtRead more

Support early literacy development with this engaging Year 1 Oprah Winfrey 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 Black woman and influential role model. Children will search for key words linked to Oprah Winfrey, 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 features a small and manageable grid with fewer rows and columns, helping children feel confident and successful while completing the activity. All words appear horizontally and vertically in the forward direction, making it suitable for early readers. Perfect for phonics lessons, early finishers, independent literacy activities, morning work or as part of a Black History Month topic, this low-prep resource provides an enjoyable way to reinforce reading, spelling and vocabulary development. This resource includes: Oprah Winfrey 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 Black role model A simple and engaging way to combine phonics practice with Black History Month learning, helping children strengt

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