Cambridge Phonics Flashcards

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Phonics Flashcards

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Cambridge Phonics Flashcards Our Cambridge Phonics Flashcards contain 76 physical flashcards that can be used across Steps 2–4 of the Cambridge Phonics and Handwriting Scheme.

The picture flashcards cover all of the letters and groups of letters in the Cambridge Phonics and Handwriting Framework.

The colour of the card border shows the framework step in which the sound is taught.

Step 2 (32 cards) Step 3 (20 cards)

How to use the flashcards 1 Introduce the sound

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Step 4 (24 cards)

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• Hold up the letter(s) side of the flashcard and say the sound clearly.

• Ask children to repeat the sound.

• Say the example word shown on the picture side of the flashcard.

The example demonstrates the sound being used in a word (‘ssss . . . sad’).

2 Practise regularly

• Go through a few flashcards daily.

• Mix new sounds with known sounds.

3 Engage multiple senses

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• Ask children to finger trace or skywrite the letter while saying the sound.

• Include actions or hand movements for each sound.

• Match the sound to a real object or image when possible.

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• Keep sessions short and fun.

• Use lots of praise and encouragement.

• Repeat activities to build confidence and mastery.

• Say the sound not the letter name – for example, say ‘sss’ not ‘ess’. Try not to say ‘uh’ at the end of a sound – for example, say ‘mmm’ not ‘muh’.

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