Explore our Phase 3 phonics resources and activities

Support children as they move from simple letter–sound correspondences to digraphs, trigraphs and tricky words with our wide range of Phase 3 phonics resources. Designed to follow the 2021 updated Letters and Sounds progression, these activities are ideal for schools using SSP programmes such as Little Wandle. Everything is structured to support daily teaching, interventions and independent consolidation.

During Phase 3, children learn a new set of graphemes including digraphs like ch, sh, th, ng and vowel digraphs and trigraphs such as ai, ee, igh, oa, oo, ar, or, ur, ow, oi, ear, air, ure, er. Alongside this, they begin to read and spell Phase 3 tricky words including he, she, we, me, be, was, you, they, all, are, my, her.

Our collection includes GPC flashcards, word and picture cards, decodable reading tasks, caption-matching activities and sound button worksheets to support blending and segmenting. These help children apply their phonics knowledge with confidence during whole-class sessions, group work or independent tasks.

To support teaching of Phase 3 tricky words, you’ll also find printable word cards, comprehension booklets and games for repeated exposure and recall. For children who need extra practice or visual reinforcement, try our Phase 3 vowel digraphs booklet or sound button activity sheets.

All resources are created by experienced teachers and follow the phonics sequence used in most validated SSP programmes. Whether you’re teaching whole class, supporting SEND pupils or leading phonics catch-up, our Phase 3 phonics activities will help you deliver engaging and consistent phonics teaching every day.