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Valentine’s Phase 4 Tricky Words

Valentine’s-themed phonics activity for Reception and Year 1. Practise Phase 4 common exception words by matching letter hearts to word cards—fun, hands-on learning!

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Bring a touch of Valentine’s fun to early literacy with this engaging phonics activity for Reception and Year 1 children. Designed for Phase 4 phonics, this hands-on resource helps young learners practise recognising and reading common exception words in an interactive way. Children select a word card and match the corresponding letter hearts to spell each word, combining playful activity with essential reading practice. Ideal for classroom or home learning, it supports independent reading, fine motor skills, and a love of literacy. With its Valentine’s theme, this activity makes practising early reading skills seasonal, memorable, and enjoyable for young learners.Read more

Bring a touch of Valentine’s fun to early literacy with this engaging phonics activity for Reception and Year 1 children. Designed for Phase 4 phonics, this hands-on resource helps young learners practise recognising and reading common exception words in an interactive way. Children select a word card and match the corresponding letter hearts to spell each word, combining playful activity with essential reading practice. Ideal for classroom or home learning, it supports independent reading, fine motor skills, and a love of literacy. With its Valentine’s theme, this activity makes practising early reading skills seasonal, memorable, and enjoyable for young learners.

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